Love working as part of a busy team and take pride in keeping things clean, organised and running smoothly?
We're looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our friendly catering team at Tong Garden Centre during our busy festive season. This is a hands-on role that's essential to the success of our kitchen, helping our chefs and kitchen team deliver a great experience for customers every day.
As a Kitchen Porter, you'll help keep our kitchen clean, safe and efficient by:
✅ Operating the commercial dishwasher and pot wash area
✅ Washing pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment
✅ Keeping work surfaces, sinks and preparation areas clean and sanitised
✅ Sweeping and mopping floors throughout the day
✅ Emptying bins and maintaining cleanliness standards across the kitchen
✅ Assisting with deliveries and stock movement when required
✅ Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy periods
✅ Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times
We're looking for someone who:
🌟 Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
🌟 Takes pride in keeping areas clean and organised
🌟 Is reliable, hardworking and able to work independently
🌟 Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a team
🌟 Can carry out physical duties, including standing for extended periods and lifting kitchen equipment
🌟 Previous kitchen or cleaning experience is helpful, but full training will be provided
📅 Flexible shifts available Tuesday to Sunday
📅 A range of hours available each week
📅 Immediate start available
📅 Seasonal position running through to Christmas
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work – Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment.
⏰ Daytime Hours Only – No late nights. Enjoy a better work-life balance.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount – Discounts across selected departments and concessions.
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🏆 Recognition & Rewards – Monthly awards, celebrations and recognition programmes.
🎉 Team Events & Free Treats – Regular engagement events and team get-togethers.
📚 Training & Development Opportunities – Helping you grow your career.
💚 Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP access, mental health support and more.
🪴 Giving Back to Our Communities – Supporting local charities and causes through our Kindness Pot initiative.
Set in 17 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Tong Garden Centre welcomes you to enjoy shopping for your garden and home here in the heart of Yorkshire!
As one of the biggest independently-owned garden centres in Yorkshire, you can enjoy spending time with us, browsing the extensive outdoor plant department, an enviable range of gift and home accessories as well as garden furniture, all you need to keep your garden looking great all year round and leading brands including Mountain Warehouse and Bonmarché.
And a trip to Tong would not be complete without calling into either our relaxed new look Restaurant for a perfectly hand-crafted coffee, delicious cooked breakfast, daily special or tasty treat.
Families are always welcome to visit Grass Hoppers to have fun in our outdoor adventure playground.
