The Cricketers is part of Croeso Pubs, a welcoming community-focused pub celebrating great food, quality drinks and warm service. We’re seeking a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team and help maintain the high standards that complement our warm, friendly front-of-house experience.
Are you a practical, energetic individual who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly? This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in cleanliness, supports chefs and colleagues during hectic services, and is keen to develop in a hospitality environment.
As Kitchen Porter, you will support the kitchen and wider team by maintaining cleanliness, handling washing and basic food preparation tasks, and ensuring that equipment and storage areas are organised to Croeso standards. You will play a key part in enabling the kitchen to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes by keeping the back-of-house safe, tidy and well stocked.
Cleaning and hygiene: Wash, sanitise and store kitchen crockery, cutlery, pots and pans; clean kitchen surfaces, floors and equipment to maintain high hygiene standards.
Dishwashing equipment: Operate and maintain dishwashers and cleaning machinery safely, reporting any faults promptly.
Basic food preparation: Support chefs with simple prep tasks such as peeling, chopping, portioning and assembling basic items as directed.
Waste management: Ensure correct disposal of waste and recycling, follow waste control procedures and assist with minimising food waste.
Stock handling: Receive and store deliveries, rotate stock with attention to use-by dates, and notify supervisors of low or damaged items.
Health & safety: Adhere to food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures (including PPE) at all times.
Teamwork: Work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to support smooth service periods and help where needed across duties.
Reliability: Maintain punctuality and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by service demands.
Previous experience in a similar kitchen support or portering role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided
A practical, can-do attitude with the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
Good communication and the ability to take direction from chefs and supervisors
Awareness of basic food safety and hygiene practices or willingness to learn
Physical fitness and stamina to stand for long periods, lift stock and work in a busy kitchen environment
Team player who is flexible, dependable and takes pride in maintaining high standards
Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Competitive salary and benefits package
Staff discounts across Croeso Pubs venues
Opportunities for development and progression within the group
Supportive, friendly working environment with regular local events
Ongoing training to develop practical and food safety skills
If you’re reliable, hardworking and want to be part of a collaborative kitchen that delivers great food and warm service, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a gender-neutral recruitment process.
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