Kitchen Porter
5 hours ago
Richmond
Location: Kew Village Start Date: Immediately Salary: Competitive, hourly rate About Us: A fresh culinary chapter is beginning in the heart of Kew. We are an ambitious new opening focusing on a vibrant brunch service by day and a sophisticated small plates menu by night. Our mission is to blend artisanal ingredients with creative flair in a high-energy, beautiful space. We are building our founding kitchen team from the ground up, and we know that a flawless service starts with a brilliant kitchen porter. The Role: Kitchen Porter We are looking for a reliable, hard-working, and motivated Kitchen Porter to join our founding team. As the backbone of our kitchen, you will play a vital role in launching this new concept. You will work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your hard work is truly valued, helping the chefs keep the service running seamlessly. Key Responsibilities: • Cleanliness and Hygiene: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness across the wash-up area, kitchen workstations, and food storage zones., • Equipment Care: Operate the dishwasher efficiently and hand-wash delicate kitchen and front-of-house equipment., • Food Prep Support: Assist the chef brigade with basic food preparation (such as peeling vegetables and organising ingredients) during quieter periods., • Stock and Organisation: Help accept and organise daily fresh produce deliveries, ensuring correct storage and stock rotation., • Waste Management: Manage food waste and recycling disposal in line with kitchen protocols., • Health and Safety: Adhere to all kitchen hygiene, safety regulations, and chemical handling guidelines. Requirements: • A reliable, proactive team player with a strong can-do attitude, which is essential for a brand-new opening., • Ability to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Good communication skills and a willingness to learn., • Local to Kew or the surrounding Richmond areas is highly preferred., • Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is a plus, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. Why Join Us? • Growth and Progression: Be part of a brand-new launch. We value hard work and actively prioritise internal promotion. If you want to learn and progress into a kitchen commis role in the future, we will support you., • Environment: A supportive, professional, and friendly workplace where the kitchen porter is treated as an essential part of the team., • Balance and Rewards: Competitive pay, a share of the service charge, and a focus on building a sustainable, respectful team culture.