Kitchen Porter

Creative Gardens (NI) Limited; Galgorm; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality provider in Northern Ireland is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and washroom areas, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring high standards of hygiene. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a similar role and must be able to perform physical tasks. Salary is £12.75 per hour for 30 hours of work per week, including weekends. This is a permanent position with a focus on teamwork and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar environment for at least one year.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks in kitchen and washroom areas.
• Sort and dispose of waste properly.
• Work as part of the team to maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication

Job description

As a Kitchen Porter you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen and washroom areas. The role will involve working to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation behind the scenes in our café and working in our washroom area washing dishes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks in all kitchen areas and washroom areas.
• Sort and dispose of various types of waste into the appropriate bins.
• Assist in putting away orders and rotating stock as required.
• Adhere to relevant legislation such as COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and manual handling regulations.
• To ensure speed and pace of work is at the required level.
• To work in the washroom operating the dishwasher, cleaning pots, and stacking dishes.
• Ensure pots, pans, and crockery are thoroughly scraped or wiped clean before washing to minimise grease.
• Assist with cleaning café seating areas, staff room facilities and toilet areas.
• Carryout deep cleaning of washroom, kitchen and storage areas as allocated to a high standard.
• Checking off that deliveries are correct and in good order.
• Participate in ongoing and refresher training as appropriate.
• To work well in part of our team.
• Recording details of deliveries and ensuring written records for environmental health are completed accurately
• Undertake any other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Manager, Supervisor, or Chef. This may include occasional food preparation tasks, subject to the needs of the centre.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have the ability performing tasks such as bending, stooping, lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of tim as the role includes dealing with large deliveries and completing cleaning duties.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• One years experience working in a similar environment.

Further Information

Salary: £12.75 per hour for age 21 and over and will vary with younger ages. Be available to work 30 hours per week including weekends.

Contract Type: Permanent. Working Hours: 30 hours per week, including weekends.

Closing date: 16 Jan 2026.