At Cocotte Richmond we pride ourselves on delivering delicious food in a relaxed, welcoming environment. We’re a busy, casual dining spot known for great service, fresh ingredients, and a supportive team atmosphere. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our back-of-house team. The Role: As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play a key role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the chefs by maintaining a clean, organised workspace and ensuring all equipment and utensils are spotless and ready for service. Key Responsibilities: • Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils quickly and efficiently, • Assisting with basic food prep tasks as needed, • Keeping the kitchen and food storage areas clean and organised, • Emptying bins and ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are met, • Supporting the kitchen team during busy periods What We’re Looking For: • A strong work ethic and positive attitude, • Ability to work well as part of a team, • Good time management and attention to detail, • Previous experience is a plus, but not essential – full training will be provided, • Must be reliable and punctual What We Offer: • A friendly and supportive work environment, • Flexible hours to suit your schedule, • Meals on shift, • Staff discounts, • Opportunities for progression within the kitchen team, • Full training and development
Cleaning & Hygiene • Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen tools., • Keep work surfaces, counters, and floors clean at all times., • Empty bins and handle waste safely and regularly., • Clean down equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, fridges) after service., • Ensure hygiene standards (food-safe sanitising, cross-contamination control). Food Preparation Support • Wash, peel, and chop vegetables (e.g., parsley for tabbouleh, onions, tomatoes, garlic)., • Portion and pack takeaway condiments (garlic sauce, tahini, pickles, etc.)., • Assist with basic prep for meats (marinating shawarma or kebabs under chef supervision), • Measure and prepare ingredients for mezze (hummus, baba ghanoush, lentils, etc.)., • Refill stock in fridges/freezers for quick access during service. Service Support • Pack food into takeaway containers neatly and consistently., • Check orders before handing to front staff/delivery to ensure accuracy., • Refill and organise packaging materials (boxes, wraps, cutlery, napkins), • Help chefs during busy periods (fetching ingredients, passing items, simple plating). Stock & Organisation • Receive and store deliveries (check freshness and rotate stock – FIFO)., • Keep dry storage, fridge, and freezer areas tidy., • Monitor low-stock items and report to chef/manager. Other Duties • Follow health & safety rules (fire safety, use of cleaning chemicals)., • Assist with opening/closing duties (setting up kitchen, end-of-day cleaning)., • Be flexible to cover small tasks as needed in a takeaway-only setting.