Kitchen Porter

Heartwood Inns; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at an award-winning hospitality group known for its commitment to quality and community. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, supporting chefs in food preparation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, this position offers the chance to learn classical cooking techniques and grow within a company that's expanding rapidly. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive training program, and various employee perks, including discounts and bonuses. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a vibrant and welcoming environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Instant access to earned wages

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

Refer a Friend Bonus

Laundered chef whites

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

20% off food with friends and family

A birthday gift

Long Service Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Desire to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Willingness to learn classical French cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Support chefs in food preparation and service.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Willingness to Learn

Cooking with Fresh Ingredients

Job description

Job Description

Kitchen Porter

We're looking for passionate people to join our fantastic kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter.

Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities. Our historic pub, dating back to the 1700s and located on the edge of the New Forest, is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment. It will feature a warm, welcoming bar with 57 covers, a beautiful dining room with 96 covers, and outdoor space for al fresco dining with 87 covers, including a lawned garden.

Recruitment Days are being held at:

• Hayloft Room, Lymington Community Centre, Lymington SO41 9BQ

(Interviews are at this location, not at The White Hart)

Dates and times:

• Wednesday 23rd April 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Thursday 24th April 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Friday 25th April 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

To guarantee a spot, apply online and a team member will contact you to confirm an interview slot.

What we offer:

• Packages based on National Living Wage including Tronc*
• Full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs
• Stepping Stones - our industry-leading training and development platform
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant access to earned wages through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Laundered chef whites
• 50% off food at Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food with friends and family
• A birthday gift
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• Retail discounts via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The Ideal Candidate:

• Desire to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients and produce fabulous dishes
• Willing to learn classical French cooking techniques
• Flexible team player
• Great attention to detail and high standards
• Eager to develop with guidance from our Chefs

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and boutique bedrooms in our inns. We aim to grow to 61 sites by 2027, potentially adding up to 500 bedrooms in the next four years.

This growth offers exciting opportunities for career development through our Stepping Stones training program.

Heartwood Collection is a multi award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• R200
• SRA 3-star rated
• And many more!

*Hourly rate is based on National Living Wage plus TRONC, which is calculated from the expected 6-month site average. The rate will be confirmed during the interview.