Kitchen Porter

Lounges; Penarth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Penarth is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the Head Chef and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The role involves assisting in food preparation and ensuring high standards of hygiene. Candidates must have a passion for hospitality, good communication skills, and knowledge of food safety. Benefits include tips, paid breaks, and development opportunities within a fast-growing business.

Benefits

Tips shared equitably

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Exciting competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Company pension scheme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Natural talent and passion for hospitality.
• Driven to overcome challenges.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and food safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen cleaning and food prep standards are met.
• Support Head Chef in running a clean and organized kitchen.
• Help deliver freshly cooked food on time.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Good communication skills

Self-motivator

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

At Lounge you'll be joining a team of real people who love real cooking - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Kitchen Porter, you'll be making sure all kitchen cleaning and food preparation standards are top notch, supporting our team of talented chefs to make sure every customer leaves happy.

It’s pretty simple. Without you, the kitchen just doesn’t operate properly. You’ll support the Head Chef in the day‑to‑day running of a clean and well‑organised kitchen, and jump in when needed to help the rest of the team deliver freshly cooked food on‑spec, on‑time, every time. Simple!

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast‑growing business

What you’ll bring

• A natural talent and passion for hospitality.
• Extremely driven and relentless at overcoming challenges or obstacles.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Self‑motivator working at pace with limited supervision whilst adhering to pressure and timescales.
• Strong knowledge of best practice on all things allergens, kitchen essentials and food safety.

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