Kitchen Porter / Assistant - Full Time

Youngs; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals on shift

Weekly pay

20% pub discounts

30% stay discounts

Apprenticeship scheme

Chef Academy

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is hiring a full-time Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to join our busy city-centre pub kitchen. You’ll work alongside our chefs to keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service, with duties ranging from washing up to basic prep and opening/closing tasks.

We offer strong benefits and training opportunities through Young's, including 28 days’ holiday and staff discounts, with weekly pay and career development paths such as the Chef Academy.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training available.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash up and maintain kitchen utensils.
• Keep kitchen, floors and work areas clean.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation.
• Receive deliveries and organise storage.
• Ensure proper cleaning and storage.
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Support opening and closing duties.
• Help the team as needed.

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.