At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Kitchen Porter, keeping the kitchen clean and supporting our chefs.
- Company: The Forge, a top restaurant in Chester known for its sustainable British cuisine.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounted stays, 50% off dining, and a fully funded apprenticeship programme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, recognition rewards, and access to financial wellbeing resources.
- Why this job: Kickstart your culinary career in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and ability to thrive under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
The Forge, Chester is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal, The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space. We bring a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking, marrying the refinement of century-old techniques with the very best local ingredients.
As a casual Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in ensuring our back of house areas are clean and up to Health & Safety standards. You will also support our Chefs with food preparation and gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment. This is your chance to be part of a talented and dedicated team, working with the best ingredients to deliver an excellent guest experience.
The ideal candidate should have a positive, can-do attitude to help keep our kitchen running smoothly. You should be able to work well on your own or as part of a team and have great interpersonal skills. The kitchen can be fast-paced and challenging, so the ability to stay calm under pressure is key. Your attention to detail and presentation standards will directly contribute to our guests' experience.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
Benefits:
- Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, starting from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
- 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
- Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
- Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
- Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
- Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
- Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle.
- Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
- Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
- Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7.
- An internal communications hub connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group.
Kitchen Porter (casual) - Chester in Cheshire employer: The Forge
The Forge Restaurant in Chester is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With benefits like heavily discounted staff rates, a fully funded apprenticeship programme, and flexible shift patterns, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally while delivering unforgettable dining experiences to our guests.
