Kitchen Porter
Trentham, England, United KingdomFull-timePosted Oct 20, 2026
Job description
Looking for regular hours with a team that has your back? Join the kitchen at Willow Trentham as a Kitchen Porter – no experience needed! Willow Trentham, set in Trentham Gardens, is our Mediterranean-inspired, all-day restaurant – bright, relaxed and full of greenery, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Our kitchen cooks Mediterranean-inspired dishes from breakfast through to dinner, so there's always something new to work on. Here's what we offer:
- Up to £12.71 per hour (Approx. £1,630 every 4-weeks or £21,150 pa)
- Shared Service charge (Avg. £5,820 pa)
- Total Potential Package = £26,970 per year
- Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
- Regular hours, full training and a team that has your back Our hourly rates: £12.71 (21+), £10.85 (18–20), £8.00 (under 18). The role Kitchen Porters are the backbone of every great kitchen. You'll keep things running smoothly, clean and safe, giving our chefs everything they need to deliver amazing food. What you'll be doing:
- Washing pots, pans, plates and equipment
- Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
- Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and basic prep
- Supporting the chefs through busy services What we're looking for:
- Reliable, hard-working and positive
- Happy working as part of a team
- Willing to learn – full training given
- Fancy becoming a chef? We'll help you get there About Parogon Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We're recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within. The Good Stuff:
- 100% of tips go to our teams
- 30% discount off your food bill when dining at any Parogon restaurant
- Career-focused opportunities for progression within a growing restaurant group
- Food on shift, straight off the menu
- 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night! Our mission is simple: to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today – we can't wait to meet you! At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.
Description copied from Parogon Group's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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