Kitchen Porter- Rake Garden Centre

Kitchen Porter: Restaurant – Rake Garden Centre

Hours: 22 hours, weekend availability needed

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Restaurant at Rake Garden Centre. 

Are you reliable, hardworking, and happy to work as part of a busy hospitality team? Do you take pride in keeping things clean, organised, and running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Our Restaurant is at the heart of the customer experience, known for quality food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our kitchen porter team plays a vital role in supporting the kitchen and front-of-house teams, helping the restaurant operate efficiently during busy periods.

As part of the Blue Diamond Group — the UK’s largest garden centre group by turnover — we offer a supportive working environment, job stability, and the opportunity to be part of a successful and growing organisation. With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we value our people and take pride in creating positive workplace experiences.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and pot wash areas, ensuring chefs and service teams have the equipment they need to deliver excellent food and service.

This is an ideal role for someone looking for weekend work in a fast-paced but friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment

• Keeping the pot wash and kitchen areas clean and tidy

• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods

• Following food hygiene, health & safety procedures at all times

• Assisting with basic cleaning tasks as required

• Working efficiently to maintain a smooth kitchen operation

About You:

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and happy to work as part of a team.

Essential qualities include:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Reliability and punctuality

• Ability to work at a steady pace in a busy environment

• Good awareness of cleanliness and hygiene

• Willingness to support the wider team

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Staff discount on garden centre and restaurant purchases

• Free on-site parking

• No evening or split shifts

• Supportive team environment

• Weekend hours ideal for students or those seeking part-time work