Job Description

Kitchen Porter (14hpw) (Ref: POS000368)


Hours and Pay

Salary

24,027 per annum (pro rata)

Salary Band

10,001 to 20,000

Post Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

Part time


Job and Application details

Categories

Catering / Cleaning

Directorate

N/A

Published Date

11/06/2025

Closing Date

26/06/2025


As a Kitchen Porter at the Dolphin Centre, you will thrive in a very busy environment. As part of the back of house team, you will assist with the receipt and storage of goods, wash up, assist with basic food preparation, complete general cleaning and hygiene duties ensuring excellent 5food hygiene is given the highest priority.


As part of the Kitchen Porter role, you will also deliver food from the kitchen to customers and assist with clearing tables where possible. We are looking to attract people who are passionate about providing outstanding customer service with an enthusiasm to deliver business performance and who will be proud to be part of this very successful team. An individual with a positive attitude and the flexibility to cope with the demands of a very busy and varied kitchen.



The 14-hour contracts will be made up of 3 shifts per week. The kitchen porter team work on a 3-week rotation, however applicants will need to be available to fulfill their contracted hours anytime between the hours of 9.30am and 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9.30-7pm on Sundays as shifts may be changed to suit the needs of the business and for annual leave cover. These are our usual opening times, however when we have events on, these times will be extended, and you may be asked to work later.



The basic 3 week rota for the two 14 hour vacancies is attached to this advert for reference.



The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions Flexible working Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes Staff equality forums Access to a wide range of training, learning and development Physiotherapy service Confidential counselling service Great wellbeing offer Cycle to Work Scheme Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts Local and National retailer discounts Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings Arriva Employee Travel Club




For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Information.

General Information for Applicants:

All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.



We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.



If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.