Kitchen Porter

Creative Gardens; Donaghadee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A garden centre group in Northern Ireland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their Bushmills location. The role involves cleaning the kitchen, managing stock, and some midweek and weekend shifts. A salary of £12.75 per hour is offered for candidates aged 21 and over, with training provided for those with less experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with responsibilities that support efficient kitchen operations.

Benefits

Hourly rate pay

Generous staff discounts of up to 30%

Free onsite parking

Better work/life balance

Complimentary lunch

Small perks throughout the year

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Similar experience preferred; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work in the washroom area, kitchen cleaning, putting orders away, stock rotation and other duties as required.

Job description

Overview

Would you like to work behind the scenes in the kitchen at Creative Gardens Bushmills?

Responsibilities

• Work in the washroom area, kitchen cleaning, putting orders away, stock rotation and other duties as required.

Requirements

• Similar experience preferred; training will be provided.

Details

• This is a full time permanent position with an average of 30 hours per week.
• Midweek work and at least one weekend day are essential; therefore, it will not be suitable for students.
• Rate of pay is £12.75 for age 21 and over and will vary with younger ages.

Perks & Benefits

• Hourly rate pay – paid for every hour you work.
• Generous staff discounts of up to 30% across the Garden Centre.
• Free onsite parking at each centre.
• Better work/life balance with sociable working hours.
• Complimentary lunch during each shift along with free tea and coffee.
• Birthday scratch card.
• Small perks throughout the year, including staff room treats, free ice lollies during summer, raffles and more.
• Uniform provided.

About the Group

We are an award-winning Group, winning countless awards for our centres and cafes over the years. Beginning our journey in the 1980’s, the family run business has grown from a small nursery operating from a greenhouse at the family home, to running four garden centres and cafés across Northern Ireland, with an annual turnover in excess of £12.5m and over 220 employees.

Closing date

Closing date is Friday 26th September 2025 at 12pm. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

How to apply

You must complete the online company application form to be considered for the role. We are unable to accept job centre application forms or stand-alone CVs.

If you have difficulty completing the form or need assistance, please contact us on or email .

Equal opportunities

Creative Gardens (NI) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.