Kitchen Porter - The Angel Inn Pub - Zero hours contract

The Newt in Somerset; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal

Garden membership

Wellbeing programme 24/7 GP

Brand discounts

Regular team events

Stream earnings

Dining discounts across venues

Newt Awards programme

Hotel stay discounts 50%

Spa treatment discounts 50%

Job summary

The Angel Inn, Castle Cary, is opening its kitchen and seeks a Kitchen Porter to support a small team in delivering seasonal, produce-led pub food. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, assist with basic prep, and support pre-opening setup at The Newt in Somerset before starting at The Angel Inn.

We offer a complimentary staff meal, wellbeing support, discounts, and team events as part of our benefits package. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised approach and pride in doing a job thoroughly.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy periods.
• Good communication skills and enjoyment of working as part of a small team.
• Understanding of basic hygiene and safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience would be welcome, but no formal qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen, wash-up and back-of-house areas clean, hygienic and organised.
• Wash and correctly store crockery, cookware, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Polish cutlery and bar glassware, ensuring clean items are ready for service.
• Help with basic food preparation, following instructions and food safety procedures.
• Run food to guests’ tables and support the wider food and beverage team when needed.
• Assist with deliveries, storage, waste and recycling.
• Follow food safety, cleaning and health and safety procedures, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Support the pre-opening set-up, helping establish the kitchen operation and ways of working from the outset, and complete an induction at The Newt in Somerset before starting at The Angel Inn.

Skills

Reliability

Organisation

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food safety basics

Evenings/weekends

Job description

Kitchen Porter - The Angel Inn - Casual

Up to £12.92 per hour plus tronc and fantastic benefits

Zero-hours contract, with part-time hours including evenings and weekends. Based in Castle Cary.

Advert closes: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 5pm

Help bring a new chapter of The Angel Inn to life.

Our Kitchen Porter

Join the opening team at The Angel Inn, our community-led pub with rooms in the heart of Castle Cary. As our Kitchen Porter, you'll help keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service, supporting a small team serving seasonal, produce-led pub food. From keeping cookware sparkling to helping with basic food preparation, your contribution will make a difference to every service. As part of the opening team, you'll also support the pre-opening set-up and help establish the kitchen operation and ways of working from the outset. If you're reliable, enjoy practical work and are happy to lend a hand, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen, wash-up and back-of-house areas clean, hygienic and organised.
• Wash and correctly store crockery, cookware, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Polish cutlery and bar glassware, ensuring clean items are ready for service.
• Help with basic food preparation, following instructions and food safety procedures.
• Run food to guests’ tables and support the wider food and beverage team when needed.
• Assist with deliveries, storage, waste and recycling.
• Follow food safety, cleaning and health and safety procedures, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Support the pre-opening set-up, helping establish the kitchen operation and ways of working from the outset, and complete an induction at The Newt in Somerset before starting at The Angel Inn.

What we can offer

• A complimentary staff meal each shift, helping you feel ready for the day ahead.
• Complimentary garden membership, with entry for up to six accompanying guests when you visit.
• Support for you and your partner or children through our wellbeing programme, including 24/7 remote GP appointments.
• Discounts at leading high-street brands.
• A team that knows how to have fun, with regular team events.
• Access to a portion of your earnings through Stream.
• 30% off across our restaurants and retail shops.
• Recognition for your contribution through our Newt Awards programme.
• 50% off hotel stays, subject to authorisation.
• 50% off spa treatments for you and one guest.

What we are looking for

• A reliable, organised approach and pride in doing a job thoroughly.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• The ability to work efficiently during busy periods.
• Good communication skills and an enjoyment of working as part of a small team.
• An understanding of basic hygiene and safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience would be welcome, but no formal qualifications are required.

Where you will be working - The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn is a community-led pub with rooms in the heart of Castle Cary, offering a relaxed and informal experience while maintaining the quality and attention to detail associated with The Newt in Somerset. The kitchen will deliver simple, seasonal and produce-led pub food, using quality ingredients and produce grown, made and sourced across The Newt estate wherever appropriate.

The food offering will combine well-executed pub dishes with generous bar snacks and smaller plates, including products from The Newt and Babylonstoren, alongside bakery goods from The Newt Bakery during the day. Working closely with the Head of Food and wider Newt kitchen teams, the kitchen will focus on consistency, provenance, sensible food costs and establishing strong food standards and ways of working from the outset.

Who We Are - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.