Kitchen Porter

Bob & Berts; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob & Berts in Cookstown is looking for a reliable, hard-working Kitchen Porter to join our busy coffee shop team. You keep crockery clean and the kitchen sanitary to support our chefs and baristas while helping create a welcoming customer experience.

This role requires stamina, punctuality, and teamwork. Prior kitchen experience is helpful but not essential, as full training is provided. Weekend work is included and a right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift items.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work quickly during busy periods.
• Previous kitchen porter or cafe experience is helpful but not required.
• Right to work in UK

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing: operate industrial dishwasher and restock.
• Kitchen hygiene: clean and sanitise surfaces and prep areas.
• Support: assist with basic food prep as needed.
• Waste management: sort and dispose of waste correctly.
• Stock management: check deliveries and organise stockroom/fridges.
• Safety adherence: follow health, safety and COSHH rules.
• General cleaning: keep cafe seating and restrooms clean when needed.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Speed & efficiency

Experience (helpful)

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter

Store

Job Type: [Full-time/Part-time/Casual] incl. weekends

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our busy coffee shop team. As a Kitchen Porter, you are the backbone of our kitchen and play an important customer-facing role by providing excellent, friendly customer service as a key point of contact for customers. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation behind the scenes, supporting our chefs and baristas by ensuring clean crockery is always available, the kitchen is sanitary, and food waste is managed properly. This is a crucial role that helps ensure our service runs smoothly and every customer has a welcoming experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service: Providing excellent, friendly customer service at all times, as Kitchen Porters are a key point of contact for customers and should help create a welcoming experience.

• Dishwashing: Operating the industrial dishwasher, washing pots, pans, plates, and cutlery, and ensuring they are dried and restocked quickly.


• Kitchen Hygiene: Cleaning and sanitising work surfaces, walls, floors, and food preparation areas (sinks, stoves, fridges) before, during, and after shifts.


• Support: Assisting with basic food prep, such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables or fruit when needed.


• Waste Management: Emptying kitchen bins and ensuring all waste is sorted into recycling/disposal areas.


• Stock Management: Receiving deliveries, checking them for accuracy, and organizing the stockroom and walk-in fridges.


• Safety Adherence: Following all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) standards.


• General Cleaning: Assisting with maintaining the cleanliness of the cafe seating area, staff rooms, or public restrooms if requested.

Requirements

• Reliability: Proven record of punctuality and reliability.


• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, work in a warm environment, and lift heavy items (e.g., crates of deliveries).


• Team Player: Positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a close-knit team.


• Speed & Efficiency: Capable of working quickly under pressure during busy lunchtime or weekend rushes.


• Experience: Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a cafe/hospitality setting is a plus but not essential—we will provide training.


• Right to work in UK