Kitchen Porter/Assistant

WSH Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

Unrivalled opportunities for career‑dr

28 days holiday

Job summary

WSH Restaurants, a growing UK hospitality group, is looking for kitchen porter/dishwashing staff to support The Boxford team near Newbury. You will help maintain cleanliness, assist with basic food prep, and support chefs while ensuring safe and efficient kitchen operations.

We offer development within a family-friendly culture and benefits, including meals during shifts, life assurance, pension, and progression opportunities. Join us to contribute to high standards and great service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is a plus.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Teamwork and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing – wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Kitchen cleanliness – sanitise surfaces and disposal of waste.
• Food preparation support – assist chefs with prep tasks.
• Inventory management – assist in receiving and organising supplies.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed.
• Goods in and out processes.

Skills

Dishwashing

Kitchen cleanliness

Food preparation

Inventory management

Health & safety

Goods in/out

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join a growing brigade of chefs as we build The Boxford Mediterranean and artisanal pizza concept.

WSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in the different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service.
We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers.

To create individual, world-class dining destinations, united in their unwavering standards of quality and service, and revered for their uniquely refined and relaxed ambience.

How? By being a destination employer, renowned for industry-leading career development, training, and mentorship - and translating that investment in people into a culture of pride, accountability and ultimately success.

The Boxford, nestled 10 minutes from Newbury, is built on a site that was formerly occupied by ‘The Bell Inn’, a rural roadside inn that captured passing trade on the road to Newbury. What was then a Victorian public house and 1980s annex was then turned into a modern and welcoming new restaurant in 2023. A family-friendly dining and drinks destination that specialises in fresh Seasonal Mediterraneancuisine with fresh pasta, wood-fired sourdough pizza, events and evolving menu development, in the scenic Berkshire countryside.

We are looking for individuals that want to join and assist our kitchen team to maintain the cleaning and washing with the BOH areas and support the chefs in developing a safe place to work.

• Dishwashing – Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers
• Kitchen Cleanliness – Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
• Food Preparation – Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients
• Inventory Management – Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Compliance with Health and safety – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Goods in and out

Qualifications

• No formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Hands on and proactive approachAble to work autonomously and as part of a team

Additional Information

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

THE BENEFITS

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our Perkbox scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!

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