Kitchen Porter, Houghton Hall Garden Centre

KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden center in Test Valley is seeking a full-time Kitchen Porter to join the team. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, you will process dishware and ensure an efficient workflow. Ideal candidates will have a high standard for cleanliness, understand food hygiene, and work well under pressure. Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits including annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance with no evening work

Access to retail discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave per year

Free Parking

Responsibilities

• Process all cutlery and crockery using the dishwasher.
• Dispose of waste using appropriate recycling bins.
• Ensure all crockery and dishes are cleaned properly.
• Clean equipment and working areas to high hygiene standards.
• Prepare kitchen for the following day.

Skills

High standards for cleanliness

Understanding of food hygiene requirements

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Shift flexibility including weekends

Ability to work well under pressure

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time ##employmenttype## Kitchen Porter to join the team in our Restaurant in Houghton Hall Garden Centre.

Our competitive rates of pay range from £10 to £12.25 per hour dependent on age.

The hours for this role are 40 per week over 5 days. All positions include weekends working so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you will provide a critical service to both our front and back of house operation ensuring a constant supply of clean crockery, cutlery and equipment. You will be trained in the safe operation of the pot wash equipment and take responsibility for a productive and clean work area.

What you will be doing as a Kitchen Porter?

• Using equipment, process all cutlery and crockery through the dishwasher.
• Make sure waste is disposed of using appropriate recycling bins
• Take care to avoid breakages
• Ensure all crockery and dishes are cleaned properly before being used
• Carry out cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards
• Close down kitchen each day including preparation for the following day.
  
  

What makes you our perfect Kitchen Porter?

• Passion high standards for cleanliness
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.
  
  

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking
  
  

Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Kitchen Porter, please click 'Apply’ now.