Kitchen Porter

Cosy Club; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality venue in Reading is looking for Kitchen Porters to support food preparation and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen. This role is perfect for those starting their career in a commercial kitchen, with opportunities for progression to chef. Benefits include flexible work-life balance, meals on shifts, and a variety of incentives. This is initially a temporary contract with potential for permanence.

Benefits

50% off food and drinks

Meals on every shift

Paid breaks

Mystery Diner bonus

Progression opportunities

Invitations to staff events

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Willingness to learn and progress to chef roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Support the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Job description

Overview

At Cosy Club, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we’re the life and soul of the party. From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

Role

As one of our Kitchen Porters, you will support our team of chefs by assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. This could be an ideal position for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen. Full training will be provided and there is plenty of progression opportunity for promotion to chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, operate the dishwasher, and maintain a clean, tidy and safe kitchen.
• Support the team as needed to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Benefits and terms

• A commitment to prioritise your work life balance - including 2 days off and a weekend off every six weeks
• Fair rotas with hours spread fairly and changes kept to a minimum
• Christmas day off!
• Meals on every shift and paid breaks
• Mystery Diner bonus (extra 50p p/h worked that week)
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
• Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals
• An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!

Notes

This position is initially only available as a temporary Christmas contract; there is potential for this to be extended to permanent at the discretion of the hiring manager.