Location: 32–36 Newgate Street, Chester CH1 1DE
About The Ivy Collection
The Ivy Collection is renowned for its elegant dining experience, exceptional service, and commitment to culinary excellence. With a long-standing reputation as an iconic restaurant brand, we strive to consistently exceed our guests’ expectations.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team. In this role, you will be essential in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment while supporting chefs and kitchen staff with basic preparation tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen items promptly
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries correctly
- Dispose of waste and keep rubbish areas clean and organised
- Support kitchen staff with basic food preparation (e.g., peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients)
- Ensure cleaning supplies and chemicals are fully stocked at all times
Requirements
- No prior experience required (kitchen experience is a plus)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Physically capable of lifting heavy items and standing for long periods
- Basic understanding of health and safety practices
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Benefits & Rewards
- Competitive hourly pay plus tronc
- Guaranteed minimum 20-hour contract
- Career development programme with training and assessments
- Additional holiday allowance based on length of service (up to 5 extra days)
- 50% staff discount for you and up to three guests
- Birthday day off (guaranteed)
- Anniversary rewards with dining vouchers
- Access to discounts across retail, travel, entertainment, and more
Our Values
At The Ivy Collection, we believe in creating a caring and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to be themselves.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.