Kitchen Steward / Porter - Gastro Pub

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Leisure discounts

Bonus scheme

Friendly team

Training & development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is hiring a Kitchen Steward / Porter for The Lakeside Inn at Whinfell Forest. The role is a full-time position offering £12.87 per hour plus an average £3.07 per hour in shared tips, with a guaranteed minimum hours over a 4-week cycle.

You will support the kitchen by disposing of waste hygienically, cleaning, and operating pot-washing gear, contributing to a clean, welcoming dining environment for guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Dispose of kitchen waste safely and hygienically
• Deep clean kitchen and wash-up areas
• Sweeping, mopping and operating pot-washing machinery

Job description

Kitchen Steward / Porter - Gastro Pub

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.07 per hour in shared tips*

The Lakeside Inn serves family-friendly meals and drinks, from light lunches to roast dinners, in a warm, welcoming space.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

What You'll Be Doing

• Dispose of kitchen waste safely and hygienically
• Deep clean kitchen and wash-up areas
• Sweeping, mopping and operating pot-washing machinery

What's In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early morning, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About You

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• No previous experience is required

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Closing date:

15th September 2026

• Based on last year's company-wide data across The Lakeside Inn

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.