Kitchen Porter

The Cornish Arms; St. Merryn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Discounts across Rick Stein group

Training and progression opportunities

Team culture and support

Holiday allowance (length of service)

Job summary

The Cornish Arms in St. Merryn, part of Rick Stein Restaurants, is hiring a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and running smoothly in a busy pub environment.

You’ll wash, prep basic items, support chefs, and help with deliveries while upholding hygiene standards and safety at all times. We offer competitive pay including tips, free staff meals, generous discounts across the group, training and clear progression pathways, and a supportive team culture in a simple British pub

Qualifications

• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Previous kitchen porter experience is helpful, but not essential – full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently
• Washing dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment to a high standard
• Supporting the chefs with basic food prep when needed
• Maintaining hygiene, health & safety, and food safety standards at all times
• Helping with deliveries, waste management, and stock organisation
• Being a key team player in a fast-paced, professional kitchen

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Training provided

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.
Earn up to £15.53 per hour, including tips.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. Our kitchen porters play a vital role in making that happen, and we’re now looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our team.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a busy kitchen, and want to grow within a respected hospitality group, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently
• Washing dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment to a high standard
• Supporting the chefs with basic food prep when needed
• Maintaining hygiene, health & safety, and food safety standards at all times
• Helping with deliveries, waste management, and stock organisation
• Being a key team player in a fast-paced, professional kitchen

What we’re looking for

• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy environment
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Previous kitchen porter experience is helpful, but not essential – full training provided

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

The Cornish Arms in St. Merryn, offers a simple British pub menu, with dishes like real beef burgers, mussels and chips and scampi in the basket. In the summer guests can sit outside in the fresh Cornish air and enjoy some of St Austell Brewery’s best ales and a great selection of wines, or cosy up by our log fires in the colder weather with some comfort food.