Kitchen Porter

Loungers plc; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality organization in Lancaster is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting chefs, and ensuring safe food storage. This entry-level role requires a good work ethic and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. The position offers benefits such as flexible wage access, annual leave, health plans, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible wage access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Training programmes

Pension and Life assurance

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
• Good work ethic and commitment to team goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Enjoys the busy environment of a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support chefs with various tasks as needed.
• Schedule deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment.
• May involve basic food preparation.
• Organize and store food safely.

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation?

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Porter.

Your day to day;

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Porter role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• May include basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Who are we looking for?

You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints

You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

No previous qualifications necessary

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts on food, beverage and accommodation in our beautiful Hotels and Inn across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all