Kitchen Porter (G2511)

Creative Gardens; Galgorm Parks; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate pay – paid for every hour

Staff discounts up to 30%

Free onsite parking

Better work/life balance with sociable

Complimentary lunch during each shift

Birthday scratch card

Staff room treats / ice lollies / raff

Uniform provided

Job summary

Creative Gardens Galgorm in Northern Ireland is seeking a diligent kitchen washroom assistant. The role covers washroom duties, kitchen cleaning, stock rotation and putting orders away, with training provided where needed.

This is a full-time permanent position averaging 30 hours per week, requiring midweek work and at least one weekend day. The pay starts at £13.50 per hour for age 21+, with adjustments for younger ages, plus staff perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Washroom area duties and general cleaning of the kitchen.
• Kitchen cleaning and hygiene tasks.
• Putting orders away and stock rotation.
• Other duties as required by the role.

Job description

Would you like to work behind the scenes in the kitchen at Creative Gardens Galgorm?

The position will include working in our washroom area, kitchen cleaning, putting orders away, stock rotation and other duties as required.

The successful candidates should have similar experience however training will be provided.

This is a full time permanent position with an average of 30 hours per week. It is essential to work mid week and at least one weekend day therefore will not be suitable for students.

Rate of pay is £13.50for age 21 and over and will vary with younger ages.

Some of the Perks we offer

• Hourly rate pay – paid for every hour you work.
• We offer generous staff discounts of up to 30% across the Garden Centre.
• You can avail yourself of the free onsite parking at each centre.
• Better work/life balance with sociable working hours.
• You can enjoy a complimentary lunch during each shift along with free tea and coffee.
• We never forget a birthday when you will receive a birthday scratch card.
• We like to provide many small perks throughout the year, from staff room treats, free ice lollies during the summer months, raffles and more.
• The uniform is provided.

We are an award-winning Group, winning countless awards for our centres and cafes over the years. Beginning our journey in the 1980's, the family run business has grown from a small nursery operating from a greenhouses at the family home, to running four garden centres and cafés cross Northern Ireland, with an annual turnover in excess of £12.5m with over 220 employees.

The Group prides itself on positive, pleasurable and enjoyable environment each centre provides both its customers and employees. This is reflected in the repeat custom through almost 40 years and many long-standing employees who have been an integral part of its success and growth.

The closing date is Friday 6 November 2026 at 12pm

Creative Gardens (NI) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications form all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.