Kitchen Porter

Creative Gardens; Donaghadee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Staff discount 30%

Free onsite parking

Sociable hours

Complimentary lunch

Birthday scratch card

Staff room treats

Uniform provided

Job summary

Creative Gardens is seeking a full-time kitchen assistant for our Donaghadee centres. The role involves working in the washroom area, kitchen cleaning, putting orders away, stock rotation and other duties as required.

The successful candidate should have similar experience, though training will be provided. This position averages 30 hours per week and requires mid-week shifts and at least one weekend day.

Rate of pay is £13.50 per hour for age 21 and over and will vary with younger ages.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen cleaning experience preferred.
• Training will be provided.
• Commitment to mid-week and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Washroom area and kitchen cleaning duties.
• Put away orders and rotate stock.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen cleaning

Stock rotation

Teamwork

Job description

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

The position will include working in our washroom area, kitchen cleaning, putting orders away, stock rotation and other duties as required.

The successful candidates should have similar experience however training will be provided.

This is a full time permanent position with an average of 30 hours per week. It is essential to work mid week and at least one weekend day therefore will not be suitable for students.

Rate of pay is £13.50for age 21 and over and will vary with younger ages.

Some of the Perks we offer

• Hourly rate pay – paid for every hour you work.
• We offer generous staff discounts of up to 30% across the Garden Centre.
• You can avail yourself of the free onsite parking at each centre.
• Better work/life balance with sociable working hours.
• You can enjoy a complimentary lunch during each shift along with free tea and coffee.
• We never forget a birthday when you will receive a birthday scratch card.
• We like to provide many small perks throughout the year, from staff room treats, free ice lollies during the summer months, raffles and more.
• The uniform is provided.

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 greenhouses at the family home, to running four garden centres and cafés cross Northern Ireland, with an annual turnover in excess of £12.5m with over 220 employees.

The Group prides itself on positive, pleasurable and enjoyable environment each centre provides both its customers and employees. This is reflected in the repeat custom through almost 40 years and many long-standing employees who have been an integral part of its success and growth.

The closing date is Friday 6 November2026at 12pm

Applications received after this date, will not be accepted.

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