Kitchen Porter

Water Lane Boathouse; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25/35 hours

Progression opportunities

Independent venue

Team events

Festival tickets

Job summary

Water Lane Boathouse in Leeds is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our busy, independent venue along the Canal. You will help keep the kitchen clean, maintain hygiene, and assist with basic prep in a fast-paced team.

The role offers 25-35 hours per week, with opportunities to progress as the business grows. Previous KP experience is a bonus but not essential, and you’ll enjoy team nights out and festival gig tickets as part of our incentives.

Qualifications

• Maintains high hygiene standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Keeps kitchen, storage areas and wash-up area clean and organized.
• Assists chefs with basic food prep when required.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes, pots and kitchen equipment.
• Keeps kitchen, stores and wash-up area clean and organized.
• Supports chefs with basic food preparation as needed.
• Follows food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Works as part of a close-knit kitchen team.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Hard-working

Job description

Kitchen Porter – Water Lane Boathouse (25-35 hours per week)

Water Lane Boathouse is looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team as we head into a busy period.

Located along the Leeds–Liverpool Canal, we’re a lively independent venue serving great food alongside craft beers and cocktails. Our kitchen is fast-paced, friendly, and team-focused, and the Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly.

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll support the chefs by maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen, ensuring high hygiene standards, and helping with basic prep when needed.

The role includes:

• Washing dishes, pots, and kitchen equipment
• Keeping the kitchen, storage areas, and wash-up area clean and organised
• Supporting chefs with basic food prep when required
• Following food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Working as part of a close-knit kitchen team

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual, and hard-working
• Can work well in a fast-paced environment
• Has a positive attitude and good team spirit
• Previous KP experience is a bonus, but not essential

Benefits:

• 25/35 hours per week
• A growing business with opportunities to progress
• Working for an exciting independent venue
• Regular team nights out and trips abroad
• Incentives including free festival and gig tickets

Compensation: Minimum Wage