Graysons Restaurants jobs in England

Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 2:00pm (30-minute unpaid break each day)
• Friday: 7:00am – 11:00am

About the Role

Graysons Restaurants is seeking a reliable, hardworking and experienced Kitchen Porter to join our busy catering team at Runways.

Our high-volume staff restaurant serves approximately 450–500 covers daily, and we are looking for someone who can confidently work in a fast-paced, demanding professional kitchen.

The successful candidate will play an essential role in supporting the kitchen team, maintaining excellent hygiene standards and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Hygiene & Pot Wash

• Manage the pot wash area efficiently, ensuring all crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, trays and kitchen equipment are cleaned and sanitised.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning duties in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure clean equipment is returned promptly to the correct storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, surfaces, equipment and storage areas.

Deliveries & Stock Management

• Accept and check all incoming deliveries for quality, quantity and temperature compliance where applicable.
• Ensure deliveries are promptly and correctly put away into designated storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers and dry stores.
• Follow correct stock rotation procedures (FIFO).
• Maintain clean, tidy and organised storage areas.
• Report any discrepancies, damaged goods or delivery concerns to the Chef Manager.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Complete and accurately record daily fridge and freezer temperature checks.
• Report temperature irregularities and equipment faults immediately.
• Follow all company food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Follow correct manual handling procedures.
• Maintain awareness of allergens and cross-contamination prevention.
• Assist with maintaining kitchen compliance and hygiene standards.

Teamwork & Kitchen Support

• Support chefs and other team members during busy service periods.
• Assist with general kitchen duties as required.
• Work independently and use initiative to prioritise tasks.
• Maintain efficiency and high standards throughout the working day.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and hardworking kitchen team.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' previous experience working in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Previous experience in a busy kitchen or high-volume catering environment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of a busy kitchen role, following safe working practices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Training & Development

Previous knowledge or certification in the following areas would be advantageous but is not essential, as full in-house training will be provided by Graysons:

• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
• Manual Handling
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Health & Safety Procedures
• Company Cleaning and Food Safety Standards

All successful candidates will be expected to complete the relevant in-house training and consistently follow company policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who understands the importance of the Kitchen Porter role within a high-volume catering operation.

You'll be hardworking, organised and dependable, with the ability to anticipate what needs doing and take ownership of your responsibilities.

You'll need to be comfortable working in a busy environment, maintaining excellent standards and supporting your colleagues to ensure a smooth and successful service.

Previous professional kitchen experience is essential, but a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to be part of the team are equally important.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Describe the busiest kitchen shift you've ever worked. How did you manage the workload?
• What would your previous/current chef say is your biggest strength? And what would they say you need to improve?

Work Location: In person