Kitchen porter/Assistant

Rorro & Mizou London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Lebanese kitchen in London is looking for a dedicated full-time kitchen support staff. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting in food preparation, and supporting the service team. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a kitchen environment and be fluent in English. A passion for Lebanese cuisine is a plus, and the position offers a starting salary of £8.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and hygiene methods required.
• Advanced English language skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and work areas.
• Assist in preparing food and managing stock.
• Support chefs and ensure timely service.

Skills

Cleaning and hygiene standards

Food preparation

Service support

Stock management

Health and safety compliance

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 & Qualifications

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: from £8.5 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.