Kitchen Porter

The New World Trading Company; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount for you and up to 5Guests

Free meals on shift

Your birthday and the day after off

Wagestream wellbeing support

Education subsidies

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

The Botanist Reading in Reading, part of The New World Trading Company, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen and help deliver the high standards our guests expect.

You will join a team that values organisation, cleanliness and efficiency, helping chefs and ensuring smooth service. No prior kitchen experience is required, but a strong work ethic and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
• Thrives in busy environments.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and workspaces
• Supporting deliveries and stock organisation
• Assisting the kitchen team during service
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping ensure the kitchen operates efficiently

Skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Job description

The Botanist Reading are hiring a Kitchen Porter

Behind every great service is a great kitchen team.

We're looking for Kitchen Porters who take pride in keeping things organised, clean and running smoothly. You'll play an essential role in supporting our chefs and helping deliver the high standards our guests expect.

Working as part of a busy kitchen team, you'll help create the foundation for great food and great hospitality.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and workspaces
• Supporting deliveries and stock organisation
• Assisting the kitchen team during service
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping ensure the kitchen operates efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people with a strong work ethic who enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in their work and thrive in busy environments.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential.

Why Join The Botanist Reading?

At The New World Trading Company, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You'll be part of a business that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and gives you the tools, training and support to bring brilliant hospitality to life every day. You'll receive:

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're looking to be part of a great kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you!