Job Description

Basset Down Complex is a unique venue close to Junction 16 M4. Family run with a fun, hardworking team delivering excellent food and customer service in an amazing setting.

The Kitchen Porter/Assistant Role

Our busy kitchen team need more help. We

need candidates with previous experience in a large, busy professional kitchen

. Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will be encouraged to learn from the chefs and help where necessary, and if you are passionate about food, you may wish to progress within the team to become a chef yourself!

Ensuring all cutlery, crockery and glassware is professionally cleaned before and after use and ensure all service areas are kept clean, tidy and safe. Cleaning of all cooking utensils as required by the culinary team during the preparation (mis-en-place) and service times. Cleaning of kitchen work areas during and after use and removal of kitchen waste to the appropriate area. Assisting with the set up and clear down of your area, ready for the next service. Being polite, prompt, reliable and friendly to all colleagues. Exceptional standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Operating cleaning machinery as shown and trained in accordance with company policy. Comply with all company and unit policies with regards to Health & Safety, Hygiene, Manual Handling and COSHH. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

A bit about us!

Basset Down Complex is close to Junction 16 M4, Swindon. Family run with a fun, hardworking team delivering excellent food and customer service in an amazing setting

Located just minutes off J16 M4 (between Bath and Reading). Sitting between Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, and Marlborough. Our facilities include two beautiful function rooms, a large restaurant, bar, and multiple lounge areas offering family meals, drinks with friends, relaxed brunches, lunches, and suppers. We also have a large south facing balcony and patio areas.

Our restaurant is busy and has received great reviews. We pride ourselves on offering a wide selection of dishes made with high quality produce, exclusively made in house. We are currently open for Breakfast and Lunch (including Sunday Lunch) seven days a week and for Dinner three nights a week.

If you are genuinely interested in joining our team, then please send us your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to join us.

Please note hourly wage will depend on age and experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Please confirm you have access to private transport as there is currently no public transport available to our site.
Experience:

kitchen: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KP 07.25
Expected start date: 07/07/2025