Kitchen Porter

Butcombe Group; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Award-Winning Culture

Benefits Bar

Career Growth

Length of Service Awards

Annual Awards Night

Extra Time Off

Team Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Beautiful Locations

Job summary

Butcombe Group in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support a fast-paced, busy kitchen. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, wash pots and assist chefs, ensuring service runs smoothly.

You’ll thrive in a hardworking team, bring energy and reliability, follow hygiene standards, support deliveries and stock, and enjoy flexible working, team discounts, and development opportunities at some of the country’s finest pubs and inns.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and dependable
• Organised and reliable in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Committed to high standards of hygiene and safety

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment throughout the shift
• Washing pots, pans, crockery and equipment and ensuring readiness for service
• Keeping back-of-house areas tidy and supporting deep cleaning tasks
• Supporting basic food preparation when required to help service flow
• Managing waste disposal and ensuring hygiene standards are met
• Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation and safe storage of goods
• Following all food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times
• Working as part of a fast-paced kitchen team with energy and a positive attitude

Job description

At Butcombe Pubs & Inns, we’re all about great food, great service, and great company. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchens running smoothly, working in some of the UK’s most stunning and picturesque locations. If you take pride in being organised, reliable, and part of a hardworking team, then Butcombe is the place for you!

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter who is hardworking, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be an essential part of the kitchen team, ensuring cleanliness, supporting chefs, and helping to keep service running efficiently. If you enjoybeing a key part of delivering great food experiences, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly by maintaining a clean, organised, and safe environment
• Ensuring all pots, pans, crockery, and equipment are washed, cleaned, and ready for use during busy service
• Keeping kitchen and back-of-house areas clean and tidy throughout the shift, including pot wash and deep cleaning tasks
• Supporting basic food preparation when required, helping the chefs keep service moving efficiently
• Managing waste disposal, recycling, and ensuring all areas meet hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation, and storing goods safely and correctly
• Following all food hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures at all times
• Working as part of a fast-paced kitchen team, bringing energy, reliability, and a positive “can do” attitude

What’s In It For You?

• Flexible Working – We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexibility to help you make work fit around your lifestyle.
• Award-Winning Culture – Join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+ 2026, and recognised nationally for our industry-leading training and development programmes.
• Benefits Bar – Access discounts, cashback, and perks across major retailers, holidays, groceries, days out, and more.
• Career Growth & Development – From structured training plans to development opportunities across the business, we’ll support you in building a long-term career in hospitality.
• Length of Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with exciting rewards for your dedication.
• Annual Awards Night: Be recognised and celebrated through our annual Bar Raiser Ball awards, dedicated to recognising the incredible work our teams do.
• Extra Time Off – Enjoy an extra day of holiday on your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday throughout the year.
• Team Discounts – Enjoy 30% off across Butcombe Pubs & Inns and 50% off food whilst on shift.
• Wellbeing Support – We’re proud ambassadors of The Burnt Chef Project and provide access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Beautiful Locations & Great Teams – Work in stunning pubs and inns alongside passionate people who genuinely care about delivering amazing experiences.

Why Join Butcombe Group?

We believe hospitality is at its best when people can be themselves. That’s why we’ve created a culture where everyone belongs, a place where you’re encouraged to just beyou. We work From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and create experiences that genuinely become the Talk of the Town.