Kitchen Porter

Willow at Trentham Gardens; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared service charge

Tips go to teams

Career-focused progression

Food on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Awards Night

Job summary

Willow Trentham, set in Trentham Gardens, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join its Mediterranean-inspired, all-day kitchen. No experience is needed, as full training is provided and you will be part of a supportive team that backs you during busy services.

You’ll be responsible for washing pots and keeping the kitchen clean and safe, helping with deliveries and stock, and supporting the chefs to deliver great food across breakfast to dinner, while enjoying regular hours and a clear progression

Qualifications

• Reliable, hard-working and positive.
• Happy working as part of a team.
• Willing to learn – full training given.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Washing pots, pans, plates and equipment.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
• Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and basic prep.
• Supporting the chefs through busy services.

Skills

Reliable

Hard-working

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Looking for regular hours with a team that has your back? Join the kitchen at Willow Trentham as a Kitchen Porter – no experience needed!

Willow Trentham, set in Trentham Gardens, is our Mediterranean-inspired, all-day restaurant – bright, relaxed and full of greenery, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Our kitchen cooks Mediterranean-inspired dishes from breakfast through to dinner, so there's always something new to work on.

Here's what we offer:

• Up to £12.71 per hour (Approx. £1,630 every 4-weeks or £21,150 pa)
• Shared Service charge (Avg. £5,820 pa)
• Total Potential Package = £26,970 per year
• Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
• Regular hours, full training and a team that has your back

Our hourly rates: £12.71 (21+), £10.85 (18–20), £8.00 (under 18).

The role

Kitchen Porters are the backbone of every great kitchen. You'll keep things running smoothly, clean and safe, giving our chefs everything they need to deliver amazing food.

What you'll be doing:

• Washing pots, pans, plates and equipment
• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and basic prep
• Supporting the chefs through busy services

What we're looking for:

• Reliable, hard-working and positive
• Happy working as part of a team
• Willing to learn – full training given
• Fancy becoming a chef? We'll help you get there

About Parogon

Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We're recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.

The Good Stuff:

• 100% of tips go to our teams
• 30% discount off your food bill when dining at any Parogon restaurant
• Career-focused opportunities for progression within a growing restaurant group
• Food on shift, straight off the menu
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!

Our mission is simple

to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.