Kitchen Porter

The People's Pub - Stonegate Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pub in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Kitchen Porter to assist the kitchen team. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintaining food storage, washing utensils, and supporting basic food prep. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. This role offers flexible working and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working

25% off Food & Drink

Early access to earned wages

Award-winning development programmes

Discounts across retail

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a great eye for detail to keep high standards.
• Be organised and have fantastic time keeping skills.
• Maintain a clean & safe environment for guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• General daily cleaning of surfaces and floors in the kitchen.
• Ensuring all cleaning schedules are kept up to date and signed off.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of food storage areas.
• Washing up of dirty plates, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
• Removing kitchen waste and disposing of it properly.
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment.
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time keeping

Job description

Overview

At Oakwood, we are looking for a Kitchen Porter to assist our kitchen team. No experience is needed - we'll provide all the training to help you build the skills you need. As a Kitchen Porter, can you…

Responsibilities

• General daily cleaning of surfaces and floors in the kitchen
• Ensuring all cleaning schedules are kept up to date and signed off when complete
• Maintaining the cleanliness of food storage areas
• Washing up of dirty plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils
• Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment such as Cookers and Grills
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation e.g. peeling and cutting fruit and vegetables

Requirements / Qualifications

• Demonstrate a great eye for detail to keep high standards
• Be organised and have fantastic time keeping skills
• Maintain a clean & safe environment for guests and colleagues at Oakwood

About us

A little bit about us… Each pub has its own story, character, and loyal locals, but they all share the same welcoming spirit. Whether it's top-notch sports screenings, quiz nights, or DJs keeping the party going, there's always something happening. At most of our pubs, you'll find proper pub grub - with big, juicy burgers and classic fish and chips being firm favourites. And when it comes to pouring a cracking pint, we've got it nailed. We serve up real value, a great atmosphere, and a pub experience that's worth every penny. The Oakwood is a fantastic community pub with a large sports area, benefiting from a wide range of facilities, from two pool tables to the quiet restaurant. This pub is always running local events and showing a variety of live acts. We also show a wide variety of football and horse racing.

Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We're proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible Working
• VIP entry to our pubs and bars
• 25% off Food & Drink for you and ALL your friends in over 500 sites
• Early access to your earned wages
• Award winning development programmes
• Reward Card via the MiXR App - 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards - Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream - Early access to your earned wages

Equality and accessibility

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Oakwood directly.