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British Garden Centres; Lewes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Lewes is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness across the kitchen, assist with basic food preparation, and support the culinary team in delivering efficient service.

You will work alongside chefs and kitchen staff to ensure all equipment, utensils, and surfaces are clean and sanitized, helping maintain high standards in a busy retail dining environment.

Qualifications

• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assisting with basic food preparation tasks as directed by chefs/cooks.
• Supporting the culinary team to maintain efficiency and smooth operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, utensils, and work surfaces.
• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by the chef or cook.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and sanitized and kept in safe, working order.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to support efficient service.

Job description

About Us

British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.

The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries, and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food preparation, and supporting the overall efficiency of our culinary team.

In this role, you will work closely with our chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff to ensure that all equipment, utensils, and work areas are clean and sanitized.

You will also assist with basic food preparation tasks as directed by the chef or cook.