Kitchen Porter

Creative Gardens Donaghadee; Donaghadee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Staff discounts

Free onsite parking

Better work/life balance

Complimentary lunch on shift

Birthday scratch cards

Uniform provided

Job summary

Creative Gardens Donaghadee is hiring for a full-time kitchen washroom assistant at our Donaghadee centres. The role includes washing up, kitchen cleaning, stock rotation and putting orders away, with midweek shifts and at least one weekend day.

The successful candidate should have similar experience; training will be provided. The closing date is Friday 4 September 2026 at 12pm, and applications after this date will not be accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in washroom/kitchen cleaning and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Washroom area, kitchen cleaning, putting orders away, stock rotation and other duties as required.

Job description

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

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 pride 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 4 September 2026 at 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 will be made on the basis of merit.