Kitchen Steward / Porter - Gastro Pub

Center Parcs group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest is seeking a Kitchen Steward / Porter for The Lakeside Inn. The role covers waste disposal, deep cleaning and operating pot-washing equipment to maintain a safe kitchen.

Full-time contract with a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period, plus opportunities for extra hours. Early shifts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays are included.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispose of kitchen waste safely and hygienically.
• Deep clean kitchen and wash-up areas.
• Sweep, mop and operate pot-washing machinery.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Reliability

Job description

Kitchen Steward / Porter -Gastro Pub

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus 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

We are looking for a reliable Kitchen Steward / Porter to support our The Lakeside Inn kitchen team. This role involves waste disposal, deep cleaning and operating pot-washing equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

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.

Working here

Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn’t easily reached by public transport.

29th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.

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.