Kitchen Porter

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our busy, fast paced kitchen.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for food, eager to learn and keen to develop their skills. You’ll work closely with the whole kitchen team and become an important, trusted part of how we operate each day.

There are excellent progression opportunities, with hands on training in food preparation, chances to get involved in creating dishes, and support to grow and develop over time.

We’re keen to speak with enthusiastic people who love being part of a busy, positive kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Clear and wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchenware efficiently to maintain smooth workflow
• Dispose of waste responsibly, following health and safety guidelines to uphold hygiene standards
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised at all times
• Assist with food preparation tasks under the supervision of chefs
• Support the storage of ingredients by organising stock in designated areas and rotating supplies appropriately
• Support the team during busy service periods by providing general assistance as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a restaurant or hospitality environment is highly desirable
• Basic understanding of hospitality operations gained through restaurant experience is advantageous
• Familiarity with kitchen safety protocols and hygiene standards
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and basic cooking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced setting while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong teamwork skills with a positive attitude toward supporting colleagues
• Willingness to learn new skills related to culinary support and kitchen procedures

Benefits

• Be part of a fun, creative, independent restaurant
• Working with people who are proud of what they do and where they work
• Room to grow and develop your skill set
• Regular team socials
• 30% discount across both brands Bottle & Thyme and Elder for yourself
• Festive holidays off - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

We don’t always find a CV tell us very much about who you are, so please include as much information as you can in your application to let us know why you think you would be a good fit for our team.

If you think this describes you we would love to hear from you. Whilst we would love to get back to everyone, we will only be in contact with those who progress to the next stage.

Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Work Location: In person