Kitchen porter - united kingdom, wantage, oxfordshire

we are looking for an experienced kitchen porter/assistant ready to start work right away.

the star inn

for over 300 years, the star inn has been at the heart of the village of sparsholt, an idyllic village nestling at the foot of the ancient ridgeway path with its world famous white horse and its miles of unspoilt trails.

visiting family and friends, travelling on business or simply making the most of the attractions offered by this beautiful part of the world, whether for a quiet evening drink or celebrating a special occasion, the star is the perfect place.

housed in a converted barn a stone’s throw away from the main pub, the newly refurbished star barn offers 8 en-suite bedrooms, offering twin, double and family accommodation. combining contemporary with rustic style, the emphasis is on comfort with each room furnished with the highest quality beds to ensure an excellent night’s sleep.

whether you have experience or not, we look for attitude first. the rest we can teach. our senior team love nothing more than sharing their knowledge and developing raw talent.

so, if you’re ready to put in the hard work, we’re ready to help you hone your skills and carve out a career.

the woodspeen, host of our philosophies...

the woodspeen began its transformation from a run-down country pub into a beautiful, contemporary restaurant and cosy bar. designed with picture window to take full advantage of the breath-taking views over the west berkshire countryside and an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work, creating their delightful dishes.

executive chef peter eaton has a focus on seasonal dishes, using ingredients grown or foraged on our own land. before we knew it, we’d achieved our first michelin star for our food and service, and a wine spectator award for our wine list. at the woodspeen, we have a clear vision; to provide exceptional dishes, using the best ingredients the season offers, warm and attentive service, carefully chosen wines and exceptional cocktails.

our kitchen porters are key members of our back of house team. you will carry out general cleaning duties and oversee the operation of pot-washing machinery to help deliver an excellent guest experience while ensuring back of house areas are clean and health & safety guidelines are observed (including the control of substances hazardous to health (coshh).

you may also see this as an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a thriving kitchen and for a potential first step in to an entry level chef career role.

main duties of a kitchen porter:

keep the kitchen clean & tidy
general cleaning of all equipment used in the kitchen
cleaning of food areas
basic food preparation
help unload food and equipment deliveries
support the chefs with daily duties
promote good working practices within the kitchen to public health guidelines

the ideal kitchen porter will have:

a positive attitude
good interpersonal skills
the ability to work under pressure
the ability to work on their own or within a team
excellent attention to detail
a high standard of personal presentation
have a confident, professional and welcoming personality.

benefits

part time pay (to start) minimum wage plus holiday pay (cash tips)
full time salary £24,000 including tips
staff accommodation can be organized for this role - 6 months terms apply·
a highly competitive starting remuneration· work place pension scheme· meals on duty·
excellent opportunities for career progression·
health and safety training including·
being part of the ‘hapi’ advantage scheme·
28 day holidays

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