Kitchen Porter / Assistant - Full Time

The Plough Inn; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday per year

Free meals on shift

Weekly pay

20% discount in all Young's pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in our

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is seeking a full-time Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to support a fast-paced kitchen team. You will help keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service, while assisting chefs and maintaining high standards of hygiene. A great entry point into hospitality with ongoing training opportunities.

Join a busy city-centre pub that values teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude, with opportunities to develop through Apprentice and Chef Academy programs.

Qualifications

• Good attitude and a solid work ethic.
• Happy to work in a busy kitchen and keep up with pace.
• Interest in developing in catering and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Keep washing up and kitchen equipment clean and tidy.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation when required.
• Help with deliveries and stock storage.
• Support opening and closing duties and keep work areas organised.
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Lend a hand to the kitchen team wherever needed.

Skills

Punctuality

Team player

Willing to learn

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

The Plough Inn, Oxford | Full Time

We're looking for a full-time Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to join our team at The Plough Inn, right in the heart of Oxford.

We're a busy city-centre pub serving fresh, seasonal food, and we need someone who can help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

It's a hands-on role, and we're looking for someone who's happy to get stuck in, takes pride in their work and can keep up with the pace of a busy kitchen.

Whether you've worked in kitchens for years or you're looking to get your foot in the door of hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer our Kitchen Assistants

Working for Young's comes with some great benefits:

• 28 days' holiday per year




• Free meals on shift




• Weekly pay




• 20% discount in all Young's pubs




• 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms




• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway and Chef Academy




• Share Save Scheme




• Company Pension Scheme

What you'll be doing

You'll be working alongside our chefs to make sure the kitchen is clean, organised and ready for whatever the day throws at us.

Your day-to-day jobs will include:

• Keeping on top of the washing up, including plates, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.




• Keeping the kitchen, floors and work areas clean and tidy.




• Helping the chefs with basic food preparation when needed.




• Putting away deliveries and keeping storage areas organised.




• Making sure everything is cleaned and stored properly.




• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures.




• Helping with opening and closing duties.




• Giving the rest of the kitchen team a hand wherever it's needed.

It's not always glamorous, and there'll definitely be some busy shifts, but it's an important job. A well-run kitchen relies on everyone doing their bit, and our Kitchen Porters are a big part of that.

What we're looking for

More than anything, we're looking for someone with a good attitude and a solid work ethic.

Ideally, you'll be someone who:

• Turns up on time and can be relied upon.




• Takes pride in keeping things clean and organised.




• Works well with others and is happy to lend a hand.




• Can stay focused when things get busy.




• Is willing to learn new skills and take on different tasks.




• Communicates well with the rest of the team.




• Is happy to work a mixture of weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or Kitchen Assistant would be great, but it's not essential. We're happy to train someone who's keen to learn.

If you've got ambitions to move into food preparation or become a chef, even better. With access to Young's Chef Academy and development opportunities, there's plenty of room to grow.

A little about The Plough

We're a busy Young's pub on Cornmarket Street, right in the centre of Oxford. We serve everyone from regulars and local workers to students and visitors exploring the city.

Our kitchen serves freshly prepared pub classics and seasonal dishes, and things can get pretty lively, particularly at weekends.

We're a friendly bunch who work hard, look after each other and try to have a laugh along the way.

Sound like your sort of job?

If you're hardworking, reliable and looking for a full-time kitchen job with a good team, we'd love to hear from you.