Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Harri; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health membership

Stays & Food discounts

Pub & Grill discounts

Starbucks discount

Wagestream access

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

Village in Leeds is seeking a Kitchen Porter to underpin a busy kitchen team. You’ll dominate the dish pit, handle heavy lifting, check deliveries, and ensure the brigade has what it needs to service fast-paced shifts.

You'll keep equipment and crockery clean, manage hygiene in line with COSHH, assist with storing equipment, and act as the vital link that keeps service flowing. No ego, no drama, just reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy lifting safely.
• Knowledge of COSHH and hygiene best practices.
• Able to fetch, carry, and store equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities

• The Engine Room: Dish pit discipline and fast cleaning of equipment.
• The Standards: Hygiene and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• The Backbone: Support brigade with food and equipment.
• The Deliveries: Check in deliveries and verify invoices.

Skills

Dishwashing

Hygiene compliance

COSHH awareness

Delivery checks

Inventory support

Team collaboration

Job description

The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance

As our Kitchen Porter, you are the absolute backbone of the kitchen. You will keep the operation moving by managing the heavy lifting, dominating the dish pit, checking in deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to survive a busy shift.

Why Village?

We do hospitality differently. No ego, no drama. We back our teams to take ownership and grow their careers. We show up to make a genuine difference, caring deeply about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.

Your Shift: What You’ll Actually Be Doing

We trust you to handle:

• The Engine Room: Dominating the dish pit. You will work speedily to clean all equipment and crockery, ensuring the kitchen never grinds to a halt because a chef is waiting for a pan.

• The Standards: Managing the mess. You will safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, control food waste correctly, and maintain the highest levels of hygiene.

• The Backbone: Supporting the brigade. You will fetch and carry food, safely store equipment, and act as the crucial link that keeps the service flowing.

• The Deliveries: Acting as the gatekeeper. You will check in deliveries according to standard operating procedures, validating invoices to ensure we get exactly what we paid for.

How We Succeed Together

We do not micromanage. We believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to make decisions on the fly and be a vital, respected part of the brigade.

Selling Our Benefits

• Health: Complimentary Health & Wellness Membership for you and a friend (worth £1,500), mental health days, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Stays & Food: Discounted stays from £35, 50% off at the Pub & Grill, and 30% off Starbucks.

• Extras: Salary drawdown via Wagestream, High Street discounts, Electric car scheme, and your birthday off guaranteed.

Think You’ve Got the Right Energy?

If you have the grit to handle a fast-paced kitchen, and want to be the most valued person in the brigade,