Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a KP (Kitchen Porter) who is has some solid experience and understanding of busy commercial kitchens which are trying to be the best possible versions of themselves when it comes to hygiene and cleanliness!

You will quickly need to demonstrate a genuine passion for great hygiene, an eye for detail when it comes to proper cleaning, basic food safety and preparation and working in a fast paced hospitality environment.

This role is to cover gaps/holidays/sickness and supplement our great existing team as needed and so may suit someone looking to earn extra money on evenings and weekends; and we cannot guarantee, at this stage a consistent amount of hours, though it could easily develop into a more fixed and regular role for the right candidate.

Working in our busy open kitchen it will be your role to keep the sink and dishwasher area clean and well managed and then assist the kitchen and FOH teams with any suitable extra duties. During your shifts you will assume responsibility as time permits for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and restaurant under management from our Head/Sous Chef and Front of House Manager.

We have a beautiful open kitchen and lovely restaurant and so you must be friendly, personable and able to engage with our customers as required. Running food and clearing tables at busy times will also be a requirement.

You must take real pride in hygiene and cleanliness, be pro active and able to work on your own initiative to keep our building looking the best it possibly can. We will provide training and opportunities to develop your role towards food prep and the kitchen/cooking side of things, or into our front of house team, for the right candidate.

We provide a great, fun working environment, a free meal and drink on every shift, a share of tips based on your hours worked, uniform, pension option, paid holiday and we always look to accommodate flexible working requirements where possible!

With this role it essential that you are able to work shifts (in principal) which fall within our existing opening days/hours (Wednesday to Saturday) and are also flexible enough to work during our events and on other days/times as/if required with advance notice. However due to the nature of the role we will always try and discuss potential shifts with you where possible two weeks ahead so that you retain flexibility should you have other commitments.

Please only apply if you will be in Cornwall between now and March at the minimum including across the key holiday dates.

Please do let us know if you have any questions or need further clarification on the role.

Shift times range between 4 - 6 hours and 8 - 13 hours. Expected average hours per month to begin with 20 - 40

Pay: £12.75-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Penryn TR10 8AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person