Kitchen Porter

Overview

BaxterStorey is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter for a full-time role at their Almac location in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The position involved maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment that enables smooth culinary operations. This role is perfect for individuals with stamina, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills who are passionate about supporting a dynamic hospitality team.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial dishwashers or manually clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools.
• Keep kitchen surfaces, counters, and food prep areas hygienic and sanitized.
• Take responsibility for disposing of waste and emptying bins appropriately.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients.
• Help manage inventory by receiving, storing, and organizing supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.

Requirements

• While no formal education is strictly necessary, high school completion or an equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• Capability to stand for long periods and handle physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy items.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions precisely, and basic knowledge of kitchen sanitation and equipment preferred.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative team spirit are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of £13.45 per hour.
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Paid leave for volunteering (3 days), grandparent leave (3 days), wedding/commitment day leave, and 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave and various apprenticeship and bespoke training opportunities to promote personal growth.
• Free meals during shifts, pension and life insurance coverage.
• Access to employee discounts via Perkbox, including retail, holidays, and cinema offers.
• Wellbeing support through a dedicated hub and employee assistance programs.
• Cycle to work scheme available.

Additional Information

With nearly two decades of delivering exceptional hospitality across diverse venues, BaxterStorey emphasizes a work culture encouraging continuous learning, inclusion, and diversity. The company values visionary thinking, positivity, creative collaboration, and environmental and community consciousness. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every employee is respected and empowered to succeed.