Seasonal Kitchen Porter

Rick Stein Careers; Padstow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Seasonal Kitchen Porter in Padstow, where you'll support a friendly kitchen team in a valued role within a top-rated establishment. With flexible shifts and competitive pay, this position provides an opportunity to grow in the culinary field while being part of a strong community focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Flexible shifts to support work/life balance

Significant tips alongside your wage

50% off in restaurants and 20% in shops

Complimentary meal for two after a year

Networking events with company leadership

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme after three months

28 days paid holiday increasing with service

Volunteering day for charitable work

Surprise treats from the employer

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential support to the kitchen team.
• Keeping the area clean & clear.
• Basic food preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic food preparation

Job description

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• Pay - £12.21 per hour (£22,222 per year for a 35 hour week) £10.50 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £4,300 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings), giving total potential earnings of £26,520 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full time options
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for
  
  

• Pay - £12.21 per hour (£22,222 per year for a 35 hour week) £10.50 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £4,300 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings), giving total potential earnings of £26,520 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full time options
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for
  
  

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our friendly kitchen team on a seasonal basis, at our harbourside Fish and Chip Restaurant and takeaway in Padstow, Cornwall.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What You’ll Be Getting Up To

• Providing essential support to the kitchen team
• Making sure both kitchen & front of house have everything they need
• Keeping the area clean & clear
• Basic food preparation
• Learning from Head Chef Tim Tutton
  
  

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Instagram: @lifeatsteins_

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins

Grow your career with us

We're Not Just Passionate About Food, We're Passionate About Developing Our People Too. Most Of Our Head Chefs Have Worked Their Way Up Through The Chef Ranks So They Know Exactly How To Support And Develop Your Chef Career With Us. 75% Of Our Managers Have Been Promoted From Within And We Want To Help You Fulfil Your Potential. We'll Invest In You With:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager
  
  

Perks

We want to impress you, as much as you’ll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We’ll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you’ll earn tips and you’ll even get tips when you’re on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You’ll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. You can also order wine at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you’ll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Wellbeing support. You’re able to access all of Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme services for free at any time, such as a 24-hour phone line and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus. If you successfully recommend us a new employee, you’ll receive a bonus from us as a thank you.
• Pension scheme. To help save for your future, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first 3 months.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases after 2 years.
• Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you’ll get 1 paid day to volunteer for a charity that’s important to you.
  
  

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

We Are Proud To Be a Values-led Company Which You Will Learn More About Upon Joining Us, The Values That We Live And Breathe Here At Stein's Are:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.
  
  

Good to know...

• Parking – there is plenty of free parking available in Padstow.
• Travel to work – Padstow is on the bus route from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay with regular buses throughout the day.
• You can cycle safely to work from Bodmin and Wadebridge to Padstow along the Camel Trail.
• Uniform- We provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.
  
  

Say Hello

We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to lauratowler[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Stein’s Fish & Chips in Padstow boasts both a restaurant and takeaway, located on the beautiful North Cornwall coast overlooking the Camel Estuary. You’ll find a menu of cod and haddock together with a large range of local fish like hake, lemon sole, Cornish scallops and bass which is often landed right here on our doorstep in Padstow.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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