Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Porter who’s comfortable rolling up their sleeves and jumping into cooking tasks when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the kitchen, work independently, and be a key part of a supportive, fast‑paced team.

What You’ll Do:

• Support chefs with basic food prep and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and other areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure all kitchenware is cleaned to standard.
• Handle deliveries, stock rotation, and waste management.
• Step into cooking roles as needed – you should feel confident with simple dishes and following kitchen procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a small, friendly team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Some kitchen experience is preferred (as porter or in a junior cooking role).
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Comfortable handling food and working under pressure.
• Good communication and time‑management skills.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and a team‑first mindset

Experience: Required

Employment: Part‑time

Schedule: TUE (5-9pm), WED/THU (5-10pm), FRI (5-11pm), SAT (3-11:30pm)

Salary: £12.21 hourly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Darling\’s Eatery and Studio:

Darling\’s is a female owned and self‑funded pasta eatery in East London that serves lunches, dinner and wine from independent wine‑makers from Italy. As we value great produce and service, our standards are set high.