Seasonal Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Padstow; On-site; GBP 23,000; Part time

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• Pay - £12.21 per hour (£22,222 per year for a 35 hour week) £10.50 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £4,300 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings),giving total potential earnings of £26,520 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full time options
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our friendly kitchen team on a seasonal basis, at our harbourside Fish and Chip Restaurant and takeaway in Padstow, Cornwall.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Providing essential support to the kitchen team
• Making sure both kitchen & front of house have everything they need
• Keeping the area clean & clear
• Basic food preparation
• Learning from Head Chef Tim Tutton

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Most of our Head Chefs have worked their way up through the chef ranks so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

We want to impress you,
as much as you’ll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our
staff.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We’ll work
  with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full-time
  employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you’ll earn tips and you’ll even get tips
  when you’re on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You’ll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and
  online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. You can also order wine
  at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you’ll get a complimentary 3 course
  meal for two people in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social
  events and parties.
• Wellbeing support. You’re able to access all of Hospitality Action’s Employee
  Assistance Programme services for free at any time, such as a 24-hour phone
  line and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
  If you successfully recommend us a new employee, you’ll receive a bonus from us
  as a thank you.
• Pension scheme. To help save for your
  future, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first
  3 months.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you
  smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid
  holiday every year which increases after 2 years.
• Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you’ll get 1 paid day to volunteer
  for a charity that’s important to you.

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company which you will
learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at
Stein's are:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know...

• Parking – there is plenty of free parking available in Padstow.
• Travel to work – Padstow is on the bus route from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay with regular buses throughout the day.
• You can cycle safely to work from Bodmin and Wadebridge to Padstow along the Camel Trail.
• Uniform- We provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Say Hello

We'd love to hear from you- to apply, please email your cv to lauratowler[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.