Kitchen Porter

Creative Gardens; Donaghadee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay for every hour worked

Staff discounts up to 30%

Free onsite parking

Better work/life balance with sociable

Complimentary lunch during each shift

Birthday scratch card

Staff room treats and raffles

Uniform provided

Job summary

Creative Gardens is seeking a kitchen support role in Northern Ireland. The position involves cleaning washroom and kitchen areas, stocking duties, and rotating stock. Training will be provided if needed.

The role is full time permanent, roughly 30 hours per week, with midweek and weekend shifts required. Pay starts at £13.50 per hour for ages 21+, with variations for younger ages; onsite parking and staff perks are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen hygiene preferred but training will be provided.
• Reliable and able to work midweek and at least one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Washroom area and kitchen cleaning.
• Putting orders away and stock rotation.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen cleanliness

Attention to detail

Team player

Willing to learn

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 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 9 October 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.