Restaurant Team Member Kitchen Porter

British Garden Centres; Kingston near Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support our culinary team across site locations in the United Kingdom. You will help maintain cleanliness, assist with food preparation, and ensure all equipment and work areas are sanitized to the highest standard.

Join a friendly, family-owned business with 80 centres nationwide, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for progression within our kitchen and catering teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
• Assist with food preparation as needed to support the kitchen team.
• Ensure work surfaces and floors are clean and sanitized to high standards.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff to maintain efficient operation.

Job description

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.

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.