Weekend Garden Centre Kitchen Porter

Hillier Nurseries; Andover; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

On-site parking

Employee discount 20%

Restaurant menu discount 50%

Enhanced EAP

Company Christmas gifts

Retail discounts & cashback

Garden entry passes

Job summary

Hillier Nurseries is seeking a friendly Kitchen Porter for our on-site restaurant in Andover. The role focuses on washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the kitchen team to ensure a smooth dining experience for customers.

The position is permanent with guaranteed 8 hours per week on weekends, with extra hours during peak periods. The pay is up to £12.71 per hour, and we offer a range of employee benefits and discounts.

Qualifications

• Washing dishes and supporting with kitchen operations.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Supporting kitchen team with food preparation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.
• Support food preparation tasks as needed.
• Keep the kitchen area tidy and organized.

Skills

Washing dishes

Cleanliness & hygiene

Food preparation support

Job description

• Location: Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is 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 8 hours 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
• Online Learning Hub
• 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 on health, financial, legal and 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 entry to 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.