Kitchen Porter

Dobbies Garden Centres; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres is seeking a Kitchen Porter to enhance customer experience in their restaurants. The role involves supporting kitchen operations, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high standards. Ideal candidates will be passionate about food, possess strong teamwork skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave with flexible holiday options.

Uncapped store discounts, including 50% off in our Restaurants.

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support.

Support through Retail Trust including confidential help, virtual GP, and counselling.

Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy.

A passionate, diverse, and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.

Responsibilities

• Support general kitchen duties proactively.
• Ensure smooth restaurant operations, including cleaning and equipment availability.
• Work with the kitchen team to present meals to a high standard.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene knowledge

Customer service

Education

Relevant food safety qualifications

Job description

Our Kitchen Porters play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants by ensuring food hygiene, supporting kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

1. Support general kitchen duties proactively.
2. Ensure smooth restaurant operations, including cleaning, dishwasher use, and equipment availability.
3. Work with the kitchen team to present meals to a high standard and on time.
4. Develop knowledge of dietary requirements, allergens, and health & safety regulations.

Who We Are Looking For

1. Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.
2. A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills.
3. Capable of thriving in a busy, fast-paced environment.
4. Experience in food service is preferred.
5. Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.
6. Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus.
7. Demonstrates our values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and a passion for gardens.

What We Offer

1. Generous annual leave with flexible holiday options.
2. Uncapped store discounts, including 50% off in our Restaurants.
3. Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support.
4. Support through Retail Trust including confidential help, virtual GP, and counselling.
5. Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy.
6. A passionate, diverse, and supportive team culture.

About Us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation. We celebrate garden living year-round, featuring stores with restaurants and cafes, and engaging community events. We are committed to being a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment where colleagues can thrive and succeed.