Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and energetic

Kitchen Porter (KP)

to be the backbone of our kitchen operations. You will play a crucial, non-stop role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and efficiency in a high-volume, live-flame kitchen environment. This position is vital to the success of our culinary team and the smooth running of service, especially given the unique demands of our wood-fired cooking.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning and Hygiene (Core Duties)

Washing & Ware-washing:

Operate and maintain the industrial dishwasher, ensuring a constant supply of clean crockery, cutlery, and glassware. Hand-wash oversized and fragile items with care.

Deep Cleaning:

Execute daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning schedules for the entire kitchen, including floors, walls, storage areas, and all equipment.

Waste Management:

Efficiently manage all kitchen waste, including general rubbish, recycling, and food waste, ensuring bins are emptied, cleaned, and properly sanitised.

Storage:

Assist with the organisation and rotation of stock, ensuring all supplies are stored hygienically and correctly.

Live Flame/Fire Management & Maintenance

Ash and Soot Management:

Safely and meticulously clean and clear ash, soot, and charcoal from the live flame ovens, grills, and cooking surfaces according to established safety protocols.

Fuel Handling:

Assist with the storage and safe movement of wood, charcoal, and other cooking fuels.

Equipment Care:

Ensure all specific wood-fired cooking equipment (e.g., long-handled tools, fire rakes, specialized grills) are cleaned and maintained to the highest standard.

Ventilation Cleaning:

Assist in the routine cleaning of kitchen hoods and filters to minimise fire risk and maintain air quality.

Kitchen Support

Prep Assistance:

Under instruction from the chefs, assist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing vegetables, peeling, or simple portioning.

Deliveries:

Receive, check, and correctly store all incoming deliveries in a timely manner.

Teamwork:

Communicate effectively with all members of the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure service runs smoothly.
Requirements

Experience:

Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter in a busy restaurant is highly desirable. Experience in a live-fire or high-heat environment is a significant advantage.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items (up to 25kg), and work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Safety Mindset:

A strong understanding and adherence to

Health & Safety

and

HACCP

(food hygiene) regulations is essential. A meticulous approach to working around live flames and high-temperature surfaces is non-negotiable.

Work Ethic:

Reliable, punctual, highly motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a team under pressure.

Communication:

Basic working English is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexitime
Work Location: In person