Kitchen Porter

Black Rock Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drinks while working

50% discount in our restaurants

Birthday off – guaranteed

Additional holiday each year

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Salt Room in London is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. You will support chefs, maintain cleanliness, and ensure clean equipment and workspace are ready for service.

This hands-on role requires a team player who takes pride in high standards and is flexible to cover duties as needed, with eligibility to work full-time in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Keeps pots, pans, crockery, glassware, utensils and kitchen equipment cleaned to a high standard.
• Maintains cleanliness in kitchen, wash-up area, stores and back-of-house areas.
• Performs regular deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, floors, walls and other areas.
• Supports chefs with basic food preparation and kitchen duties.
• Ensures clean equipment and utensils are available during service.
• Assists with deliveries, storage and stock movement.
• Manages waste and recycling, keeping bins and waste areas tidy.
• Follows Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH procedures.

Skills

Team player under pressure

Hard-working

Flexible & adaptable

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at The Coal Shed.

The Coal Shed London celebrates coal-roasted rare breed heritage meat and South Coast seafood, inspired by Founder Raz Helalat’s Persian roots by cooking over fire.

Located moments away from Tower Bridge, the restaurant offers a seasonal a la carte menu, daily specials, sharing fish and meat dishes, and an award-winning Sunday sharing roast.

Occupying two floors, The Coal Shed London is a modern open-plan grill restaurant with a private dining room and cocktail bar.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be a vital member of the kitchen team, supporting our chefs to deliver high-quality dishes made from fresh, carefully sourced ingredients.

You’ll play an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly, ensuring the team has the clean equipment, utensils and workspace they need to deliver an excellent service.

This is a busy and hands‑on role, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team and is happy to get stuck in wherever needed.

Our Kitchen Porter

• Is a self‑motivated and reliable team player who thrives under pressure
• Is keen to work and develop within a busy professional kitchen environment
• Ensures all pots, pans, crockery, glassware, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned to a high standard
• Keeps the kitchen, wash‑up area, stores and other back‑of‑house areas clean, organised and well maintained
• Completes regular deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, floors, walls and other areas as required
• Supports the chefs with basic food preparation and kitchen duties when required
• Ensures clean equipment and utensils are available throughout service
• Helps with deliveries, storage and moving stock around the kitchen
• Manages waste and recycling correctly, keeping bins and waste areas clean and tidy
• Follows all Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH and cleaning procedures
• Reports any damaged equipment, maintenance issues or concerns to the chef or manager
• Supports the kitchen team with opening and closing duties
• Maintains a professional and positive manner, even during busy services
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation
• Is flexible and willing to go the extra mile to support the team
• Is eligible to work full‑time in the UK

In return we offer a truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, fantastic training, and the chance to grow and develop your career, plus access to an array of benefits.

As a Kitchen Porter You Will Enjoy These Benefits

• A truly competitive pay package
• Free food and drinks when working
• Team incentives, trips and rewards
• Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount in any of our restaurants
• Book your birthday off – guaranteed
• An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years
• We reward Refer a Friend
• Access to our cycle to work scheme
• Flexible hours

By joining The Salt Room, you will become part of one of the leading restaurants groups. At Blackrock Restaurant Group we pride ourselves recruiting strong passionate individuals that thrive working in hospitality and being part of an established team. Great progression opportunities available across the group to any future stars from all departments. If you want to be part of something special then come and be part of the friendliest team in town, we would love to hear from you.