Seasonal - Restaurant: Kitchen Porter

Squire's Garden Centres; Whiteley Village; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned garden centre group is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Porter to support restaurant operations. The role involves cleaning, hygiene maintenance, and assisting the Restaurant Manager. Ideal candidates will have a friendly manner and good interpersonal skills. This role offers various rewards and benefits, including discounts and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Holiday (including bank holidays)

Bonus based on company profit

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Additional holiday for perfect attendance

Monthly reward scheme for outstanding service

Opportunities for skills enhancement

Birthday leave and gift voucher

Cycle2work scheme

Leave early on child's first school day

Choose a tree or shrub after one year

Access to wellbeing resources after 2 years

Reduced hours in final months before retirement

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas.
• Unloading and putting away deliveries.
• Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly.
• Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Good friendly manner

Good interpersonal skills

Willing to learn

Job description

Seasonal - Restaurant: Kitchen Porter

Location: Burwood Road, Hersham, KT12 4AR

Job Reference: #12123

Seasonal: Until 23 December 2025

Rota: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 - 17:30 and alternate weekends, Saturday 17:00 - 17:30 & Sunday 11:30 - 17:00

Your primary responsibility will be to provide professional support to our customers in the restaurant. Working closely with the Restaurant Manager to help the business to succeed.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas
• Unloading and putting away deliveries
• Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly
• Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
• Excellent standards of hygiene and housekeeping are established and maintained in accordance with company guidelines

To be successful in this role, we are looking for people:

• Good friendly manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn

Squire’s is a family-owned group of 17 garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Since 1936 the purpose of our business has been the happiness of those who work in it. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Employee Discount – 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years’ service and 30% after 5 years’ service.
• Holiday (including bank holidays) – 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years’ service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service.
• Bonus – We reward employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company in any financial year (first year dependent on start date).
• Pension – Defined Contribution Pension Plan for new employees, with matching contributions if government criteria are met.
• Attendance – After one year’s service, 100% attendance for a full financial year grants an additional day holiday (pro‑rated).
• Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D) – Monthly reward scheme for outstanding customer service or initiatives that drive business growth.
• Learning & Development – Opportunities to enhance skills and confidence.
• Birthday – After 6 months’ service, leave early on birthday workday; after 2 years, £25 Squires gift voucher (pro‑rated for less than 40 hours).
• Cycle2work scheme – After 1 year’s service, 25%‑39% saving on new cycling equipment deducted over 12 or 19 months.
• Child's first day at school – After 1 year’s service, come early and leave early on child's first school day.
• RHS Membership or a Tree / Shrub – After 1 year’s service, choose one tree or shrub to plant each year up to £50 retail value or £50 RHS membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – After 2 years’ service, access to wellbeing resources.
• Retirement – After 15 years’ service, reduced contracted hours by one‑fifth for final 3 months with unchanged pay.
• Free Parking – Available to all employees in designated site parking areas.