Kitchen Porter

About the role

Las Iguanas is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support the smooth running of its busy kitchen in Grays, England. The role sits at the heart of a fast-moving, team-driven environment inspired by the flavours and energy of Latin America. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, clean, and ready for service, making an important contribution to every shift.

This position is ideal for someone who likes to stay active, enjoys working with others, and takes pride in doing practical work well. The atmosphere is lively, the pace is brisk, and every day brings a slightly different set of tasks.

What you’ll do

• Keep pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment thoroughly cleaned and sanitised.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and hygienic work environment throughout the kitchen.
• Clean preparation zones, ovens, grills, sinks, stoves, and other food-service equipment.
• Unload deliveries of food and kitchen supplies and place them in the correct storage areas.
• Ensure worktops, floors, and walls are cleaned and sanitised to the required standard.
• Assist chefs with basic preparation tasks such as peeling and washing ingredients.
• Keep fridges, freezers, storage spaces, and back-of-house areas tidy and well organised.

What we’re looking for

Las Iguanas is seeking someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to pitch in, and a genuine enjoyment of team-based work. You do not need extensive experience, but you should be comfortable in a high-energy kitchen and ready to contribute behind the scenes to great service.

The employer also values candidates who can bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a strong work ethic. Team spirit matters, and so does a practical, hands-on approach.

Benefits and perks

• 50% discount on food and drinks across all Big Table Group brands.
• 25% discount for friends and family.
• Flexible working options and negotiable contract arrangements.
• Referral bonus.
• Access to the We Care programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, a second medical opinion, mental health support, counselling, a fitness programme, and healthy eating support.
• Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities for skills development.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Early access to earned wages before payday.
• Salary finance support, healthcare cash plan, and dental plan.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Savings on theme parks, shopping, and entertainment.
• Spend-and-save scheme with access to hundreds of online retailers and 10% cashback.

Additional information

This is an inclusive workplace, and reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the hiring process if needed. Applicants are encouraged to show their own personality and enthusiasm in the application rather than relying only on automated tools.

The hiring process is: application, CV review, interview, offer, and onboarding.

The role is based onsite in Grays, England, United Kingdom.

Note

A second restaurant name is mentioned in the source text, but the vacancy itself is for Las Iguanas. That reference has been treated as an inconsistency in the source and not carried into the role details.