Kitchen Porter
Northampton, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 15 – GBP 15 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- People interested in starting or growing a hospitality career in a kitchen support role are encouraged to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Hickory's Smokehouse is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support the smooth running of its busy kitchen in Northampton. This role sits at the heart of the back-of-house team, helping chefs keep service moving and the kitchen organised. The employer highlights a strong workplace culture, real opportunities to grow, and a focus on balance between work and personal life.
What the role involves
You will work alongside the kitchen team to keep daily operations running efficiently. The position is important for maintaining order and supporting the chefs so food service can be delivered without disruption.
Pay and package
The role offers a total package of up to £15.71 per hour, which includes Tip Jar. Tips can add up to £3.00 per hour.
Benefits and rewards
- Hourly pay package of up to £15.71, including Tip Jar, with tips of up to £3.00 per hour.
- Opportunity to work in a purpose-built kitchen valued at £250k, equipped with authentic smokers brought from the USA.
- Access to training and growth through the company’s award-winning training academy.
- A birthday meal for you and your friends each year, provided by the company.
- Free BBQ food on shift, along with team food and drinks options.
- Christmas Day off every year.
- Paid days off for important life events such as your wedding day, a child’s first day at school, moving into your first home, and similar occasions.
- Team discount card offering 25% off for you and up to five friends at all Hickory's sites, increasing to 50% with loyal service.
- Wellbeing support with 24/7 access to the wellness programme and an in-restaurant Wellbeing Champion.
- A busy social calendar, team engagement activities, annual parties, competitions, challenges, and pizza nights.
- Opportunities to support fundraising for Cash For Kids.
- Referral bonus of up to £500 through the refer-a-friend scheme.
Career growth
The company says it offers genuine progression for people looking to build a long-term hospitality career, backed by training and investment in staff development.
Additional information
This opportunity is presented as a full-time, on-site kitchen support role in Northampton, England, United Kingdom.