Kitchen Porter

Baxterstorey; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro rata holidays

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Carer leave

Wedding leave

Free meals on shift

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support busy kitchens across sites, delivering reliable hygiene and prep assistance. You will maintain daily cleanliness, handle stock deliveries, wash dishes and equipment, assist with basic prep, and help the team during peak periods, while following health and safety standards.

We offer pro rata holiday including bank holidays, your birthday off, volunteering days, grandparent leave, and a range of training and development

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Control and put away daily stock deliveries.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist in basic food preparation tasks as directed by the chef.
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, floors, and walls.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

As a Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain daily hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Control and put away daily stock deliveries
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Assist in basic food preparation tasks as directed by the chef
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, floors, and walls
• Empty and clean waste bins
• Organise and store cleaning supplies
• Assist with unloading delivery vehicles when necessary
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues to the supervisor
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation
• Maintain a clean and tidy changing area and staff facilities
• Support other kitchen staff during busy periods

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

Do you have a passion for maintaining a well organised, clean kitchen that runs like a well-oiled machine? Do you have stamina, good attention to detail and communication skills? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Baxter Storey, we believe that creating a lasting impression for our customers is not possible without the support of the entire team, that's why we're looking for a Kitchen Porter who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments. We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that's why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

• Pro rata holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme