At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the kitchen team and help create delicious, globally inspired dishes.
- Company: Join Caravan, a vibrant restaurant group passionate about coffee and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, mental health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression, with 80% of management roles filled internally.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting journey with a growing company that values diversity and sustainability.
- Qualifications: No specific experience required, just a willingness to learn and thrive in a team.
The predicted salary is between 14.3 - 14.3 £ per hour.
From £14.30 per hour, dependent on experience. At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Kitchen Porter to join us on our journey! We would love to hear from you if you’re up for a new venture and a fresh start. It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon.
To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Kitchen Porter and all teams:
- Free meals & drinks when working
- Dining discount when visiting with family & friends
- Coffee discount
- Bike to work scheme
- Mental health and well-being support
- Financial health education and support
- Leadership training and development
- Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants
- Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally
What you’ll be doing as a Caravan Kitchen Porter:
- You’ll be supporting the kitchen team to serve our ‘well‑travelled’ food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders’ native New Zealand, as well as their global travels.
- You’ll also support the restaurant team with our ‘Caravan of Love’ customer experience.
- You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills.
- You’ll take ownership of your role and thrive in a kitchen environment.
Caravan Values
We live by 4 core values. We expect our Kitchen Porter and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times:
- Caravan of Love
- No boundaries
- Well‑travelled
- All welcome
Sustainability
We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few.
Diversity & Inclusion
All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.
Kitchen Porter employer: vardo
Vardo in Greater London is an exceptional employer that prioritises community, diversity, and sustainability, making it a fantastic place for those passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. As a Guest Experience Host, you will enjoy benefits such as free meals during shifts, discounts, and ample opportunities for career growth, all while being part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. Join us to be part of a workplace that truly values its employees and fosters a supportive and dynamic environment.
