Kitchen porter/Assistant

Rorro & Mizou London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Lebanese kitchen in Greater London is seeking a full-time kitchen assistant to support cleaning and food preparation tasks. This role requires maintaining cleanliness, preparing ingredients, packing food for takeaways, and following health standards. An advanced level of English is necessary, and prior kitchen experience is preferred. Join our cozy environment dedicated to showcasing authentic Lebanese flavors through homemade dishes prepared from high-quality ingredients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is required.
• Advanced English is necessary for communication.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and kitchen tools to maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare vegetables and ingredients under supervision.
• Pack food accurately for takeaway service.
• Receive and organize stock deliveries.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Cleaning & Hygiene

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen tools.
• Keep work surfaces, counters, and floors clean at all times.
• Empty bins and handle waste safely and regularly.
• Clean down equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, fridges) after service.
• Ensure hygiene standards (food-safe sanitising, cross‑contamination control).

Food Preparation Support

• Wash, peel, and chop vegetables (e.g., parsley for tabbouleh, onions, tomatoes, garlic).
• Portion and pack takeaway condiments (garlic sauce, tahini, pickles, etc.).
• Assist with basic prep for meats (marinating shawarma or kebabs under chef supervision).
• Measure and prepare ingredients for mezze (hummus, baba ghanoush, lentils, etc.).
• Refill stock in fridges/freezers for quick access during service.

Service Support

• Pack food into takeaway containers neatly and consistently.
• Check orders before handing to front staff/delivery to ensure accuracy.
• Refill and organise packaging materials (boxes, wraps, cutlery, napkins).
• Help chefs during busy periods (fetching ingredients, passing items, simple plating).

Stock & Organisation

• Receive and store deliveries (check freshness and rotate stock – FIFO).
• Keep dry storage, fridge, and freezer areas tidy.
• Monitor low‑stock items and report to chef/manager.

Other Duties

• Follow health & safety rules (fire safety, use of cleaning chemicals).
• Assist with opening/closing duties (setting up kitchen, end‑of‑day cleaning).
• Be flexible to cover small tasks as needed in a takeaway‑only setting.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Full‑time

Salary

from £9 hourly

About Rorro & Mizou London

We cozy and authentic Lebanese kitchen dedicated to bringing the rich flavors of Lebanon to our local community. We specialize in small‑batch, homemade dishes that highlight traditional Lebanese cuisine with fresh, high‑quality ingredients.