Weekend Garden Centre Kitchen Porter

Hillier Nurseries Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sociable daytime hours

Full training

Employee discount 20%

50% discount on restaurant menu while

31 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Company Christmas gifts

Exclusive retail discounts & cashback

Free access to gardens

Job summary

Hillier Nurseries Limited is seeking a friendly Kitchen Porter for our Weyhill Garden Centre restaurant in Andover. The role involves washing dishes, keeping the kitchen clean and well-organised, and supporting the kitchen team with light preparation tasks.

It is a permanent weekend role with flexible extra hours during peak periods. The position offers daytime shifts, on-site parking, and staff perks including employee discounts and paid annual leave.

Qualifications

• Washing dishes and maintaining cleanliness in a busy kitchen.
• Upholding hygiene standards across kitchen and dining areas.
• Support the kitchen team with food preparation tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with basic food prep when required.
• Support kitchen team to keep the dining area tidy between services.

Skills

Dishwashing

Cleanliness

Hygiene

Team support

Job description

• Location: Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhillis a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts and outdoor living products. Our on-site restaurant is a key part of the experience, providing our customers with delicious, freshly prepared dishes, cakes and beverages.

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our restaurant team and help create memorable dining experiences for our customers.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will assist with kitchen operations by washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, supporting the kitchen team with food preparation tasks, and ensuring the kitchen area remains tidy and organized. These responsibilities help ensure the restaurant runs smoothly and provides an excellent dining experience for customers.

This is a permanent role with guaranteed 8hours per week, worked at weekends. Additional hours are regularly available during peak trading periods, so we are looking for candidates who can offer flexibility to increase their working hours when required.

Hourly rate of pay up to £12.71 per hour. Actual pay will be determined in line with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage requirements.

We offer:

• Sociable hours (daytime only)
• Full training
• Employee discount of 20%
• Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling onhealth, financial, legaland personal/family matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
• Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop.
• Free solo entryto the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people.We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.