Job Description

Rooted in ancient farmland in the foothills of Dartmoor, Fowlescombe Farm is a sophisticated agritourismo style escape nestled in a hidden valley. Opening in Spring 2025, our 10 spacious suites enjoy expansive views, generous living spaces and most have private outside spaces. Each has a very distinct character, but all feature the highest standards of contemporary design, combined with the warmth and comforts of home.

Guests are welcomed as family into the life of our working rare breed farm, enjoying intuitive, human service and an authentic farm to table dining experience.

Fowlescombe invites guests to live with the seasons and to experience our unique position just 9 miles from the sea. We work with many local friends to create bespoke adventures for our guests

We are united in our commitment to create a new way of delivering hospitality, treading lightly, doing our best by the land, animals, suppliers and the people who work and stay with us, always extending the warmest of welcomes.

We are seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our team.

The Kitchen Porter role entails:

Maintain cleanliness standard for front and back of house kitchen and storage areas

Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls) clean and sanitised

Sweep and mop the floors at the beginning and end of shifts

Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operations

Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery fast to keep them in rotation

Arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries

Keep the food and supply storage areas organised

Take out the rubbish and recycling

Help with routine food preparation when needed

Follow all Haccp guidelines stipulated in our SSOW/SOP to ensure safe food preparation and service.

Follow opening and closing checklist for all kitchen stations.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the head chef or manager-on-duty.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with strong potential for career progression

Possible subsidised accommodation.

32 days holiday per year (to include bank holidays)

Free E-Bike scheme for full time staff to assist with transportation.

Potential for funded structured training opportunities

Tips fairly distributed throughout the team

Regular staff outings and learning days

Nutritious and substantial "Family Meal" every day

Attributes:

Accuracy and professionalism

A passion for sustainable ways of working, travelling and dining and an ability to lead innovations and enhancements of the farm's sustainability ethos.

A hands-on, can-do approach and energy.

Industry trained in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety

Full Driving license

Reliability and responsibility

Being observant and practical

Possess a keen eye for detail

Good personal organisation and planning skills

It's important to us that our workforce reflects the communities from which we employ and we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and communities.

We also recognise the importance of a good work / life balance, so we endeavour to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares whenever this is possible.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you wish to explore.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.62 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person