Kitchen Porter - Il Blandford's - London

Small family business looking for a pasta and pizza chef, 48 hours a week guaranteed.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Kitchen Porter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is keen to develop their culinary skills, with opportunities to progress into a Salad Chef or Chef role through training and experience. Key Skills and Attributes: • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the kitchen team., • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Kitchen Managers, Chefs, and colleagues., • A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety., • Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment while remaining calm under pressure., • Good time management and organisational skills., • Understanding of, or willingness to learn, food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen procedures., • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods, carry out manual handling tasks, and work during busy service periods., • Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays., • A dependable team player who can follow instructions and support the wider kitchen team., • Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. Career Development We support our team’s growth and offer training opportunities for Kitchen Porters who show commitment and passion, with the chance to progress into roles such as Salad Chef, Prep Chef, or Chef.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will support the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and smooth back-of-house operations. Key Responsibilities • • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and pot wash, • • Supporting waste management and deliveries, • • Keeping storage areas organised, • • Assisting chefs with basic prep where required, • • Ensuring hygiene standards are upheld, • Able to work rotating shift patterns which includes earlies and lates (6am start) About You • • Previous kitchen experience beneficial but not essential, • • Strong work ethic and reliability, • • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • • Positive and team-focused attitude, • Good attention to cleanliness and detail

At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. ROVI is Ottolenghi's flagship restaurant on Wells Street, celebrating vegetables and live-fire cooking in a way that is entirely our own. Since opening in 2019, ROVI has established itself as one of London's most exciting and progressive dining destinations. What you'll do • Take ownership of the pastry section throughout service and production., • Produce pastry, desserts, and baked goods to Ottolenghi standards with consistency., • Support and develop junior pastry team members., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times., • Manage stock within the pastry section, including ordering and rotation., • Contribute to menu development and creative input for new pastry products., • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised pastry environment. What we're looking for • 1+ years in a pastry Chef de Partie or similar role in a quality kitchen., • Strong technical knowledge of pastry, patisserie, and bakery production., • Good understanding of food safety and allergen regulations. Key skills • Excellent technical pastry skills with a strong eye for detail and presentation., • Creative and passionate about the craft of pastry and baking., • A collaborative team member who takes pride in their work., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for pastry and baking and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Kitchen Porter to join our amazing team! Who are we? Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in and takeaway in 17 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries- all on the quest for the perfect pie! We've won London's most-loved restaurant in Time Out's 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London's favourite pizza in Time Out's inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022. We're a young and fast-growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard working and talented individuals. What will I be doing? • Working with the back of house team, maintaining the kitchen to high standards., • Supporting the chefs during busy service., • Keeping the kitchen running efficiently and spotlessly clean during and after service., • Cleaning utensils and dishes alongside general kitchen duties., • Helping with preparing ingredients for the chefs to ensure a smooth and efficient service during peak periods., • Adhering to health and safety procedures within the kitchen. What are we looking for? • Someone who is motivated and a great team player,, • Previous experience with a fast-paced environment., • An individual who is keen to learn new skills and progress. What's on offer... • Evening shifts around 6pm up to 11.30pm., • All overtime paid for., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Working with a great team in a fun environment!, • Loads of training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities., • Opportunity to become a trainee Pizza chef within the first few months., • Brilliant discounts for family and friends off food and merchandise and of course free pizza on shift! If this sounds good, then we can't wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

The role involves a combination of day and evening shifts, working 5 days per week with 2 days off, for a total of 40 hours per week. Duties include: • Peeling and chopping potatoes using machinery, • Assisting the chef with other tasks as required, • Cleaning the kitchen after preparation, • Washing crockery during service, • Breaking down and cleaning equipment at the end of the evening shift Full training and a uniform will be provided. Safety shoes must be supplied by the successful candidate. Payment is made monthly into a UK bank account. The role includes 28 days’ holiday, and applicants must be available for all shifts offered, as the business operates 7 days a week. A minimum of 3 years’ experience is essential.

Kitchen Porter| Wednesday - Friday 1PM - 10PM We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a twelve store operation, expanding across London. At The Salad Project, our passion goes beyond the quality of our food. We are equally as committed to finding and nurturing our staff and so we are on the hunt for back of house team members, hungry for exciting kitchen experience. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities - and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family. Role | Kitchen Porter • Hard-working Kitchen Porters to assist our cooks in keeping our kitchen spotless, • Washing all cookware and equipment used by chefs, • Washing bowls, tongs and dressing bottles used for serving our salads, • Keeping team members stocked up with clean, dry equipment, • Assisting with short daily deep cleaning tasks in the kitchen, • Reporting to the Kitchen Manager Expectations | Efficiency, Reliability, Strong Work Ethic • Strong work ethic to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy service periods, • Turning up on time for shift, • Adaptability to assist with a variety of tasks, including simple food prep if necessary, • Respect for team members and managers Experience Requirements | Previous experience desired, but not required • Ideally, you will have some experience working in a kitchen/cleaning role, • Experience/readiness to work in a fast-paced environment Compensation | £12.75 per hour • 28 days of paid time off, • £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus - bring your mates on board and get rewarded for it!, • Free lunch or dinner from The Salad Project when you work over 6 hours, • Epic team socials - from store birthday bashes to name days and company-wide events, we love a good celebration!, • Exciting career growth opportunities - we’re expanding, and we love to promote from within! Your next big step could be just around the corner