Kitchen Porter: Clean Kitchen Hero in Busy Farm Kitchen

The Cow & Sow; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid farm day

Paid charity day

5-year sabbatical

Birthday leave

50% food discount

Closed Christmas/NYD

Farmshop discounts

Cycle to work

Tronc distribution

YuLife wellbeing

Enhanced parental leave

Sports tickets discount

Wellness support

Job summary

The Cow & Sow is launching September 2026 and we are looking for an energetic Kitchen Porter to join our farmshop and kitchen team. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, support with basic prep, deliveries and daily operations while working closely with our chefs in a busy, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are reliable, positive and eager to learn, with a willingness to take pride in high hygiene standards and teamwork to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, hospitality or cleaning experience would be beneficial, but isn't essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Pride in maintaining high cleanliness and organisation.
• Able to work efficiently during busy services.
• Physically fit and comfortable in a busy kitchen.
• Genuine interest in food and hospitality.
• Willing to support the team wherever needed.
• Positive, friendly attitude and willingness to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen, equipment and work areas clean, tidy and organised throughout service.
• Washing dishes, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supporting the chefs with basic food preparation when required.
• Helping with the preparation and storage of fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce.
• Supporting deliveries, including checking, moving and storing ingredients appropriately.
• Ensuring stock is stored correctly and helping with stock rotation.
• Managing kitchen waste and recycling responsibly.
• Keeping bins, floors and kitchen areas clean and maintained throughout the day.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy services and helping wherever you're needed.
• Ensuring cleaning schedules and food safety procedures are followed.
• Maintaining excellent health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Looking after kitchen equipment and reporting any issues promptly.
• Working closely with chefs and the wider team to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly.

Job description

The Cow & Sow is launching September 2026 and we are looking for an energetic Kitchen Porter to join our farmshop and kitchen team. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, support with basic prep, deliveries and daily operations while working closely with our chefs in a busy, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are reliable, positive and eager to learn, with a willingness to take pride in high hygiene standards and teamwork to ensure smooth service.