Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Harri; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness membership

Discounted stays

Birthday off

Salary drawdown via Wagestream

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Village is looking for a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts. You will manage the dish pit, ensure hygiene standards, support the brigade with restocking, and check deliveries against invoices to ensure we get what we paid for.

This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with shifts that support our high-energy kitchen culture and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines and COSHH rules.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and keeping equipment and crockery spotless.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH guidelines and maintaining hygiene.
• Supporting the brigade by fetching and carrying food and storing gear properly.
• Checking in deliveries and verifying invoices to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Attention to hygiene

Reliability

Physical stamina

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, and let's see if our energies align.