Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Ripon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Porter, where your passion for hospitality and teamwork will shine. You'll play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and supporting talented chefs, ensuring excellent customer experiences. Enjoy a range of perks including shared tips, staff meals, and a generous discount on food. With opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business, this role is perfect for those looking to thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment. Experience a supportive team culture and make a real impact every day.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Participation in competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Annual staff party - Loungefest

Support via the Licensed Trade Charity

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and teamwork.
• Knowledge of allergen management and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation when needed.

Skills

Hospitality

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Food Safety Standards Knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter

Join Lounge and be part of a team that loves real cooking, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. As a Kitchen Porter, you'll ensure the kitchen maintains top standards of cleanliness and food preparation, supporting our talented chefs to deliver excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Assisting with food preparation when needed

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food across all brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Participation in competitions and incentives, such as all-expenses-paid trips
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Annual staff party - Loungefest
• Support via the Licensed Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring

• A passion for hospitality and teamwork
• Driven and resilient in overcoming challenges
• Good communication skills to build rapport and trust
• Self-motivated with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of allergen management, kitchen essentials, and food safety standards

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