The Kitchen Porter/Assistant Role
Our busy kitchen team need more help. We need candidates with previous experience in a large, busy professional kitchen. Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you will be encouraged to learn from the chefs and help where necessary, and if you are passionate about food, you may wish to progress within the team to become a chef yourself
* Ensuring all cutlery, crockery and glassware is professionally cleaned before and after use and ensure all service areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.
* Cleaning of all cooking utensils as required by the culinary team during the preparation (mis-en-place) and service times.
* Cleaning of kitchen work areas during and after use and removal of kitchen waste to the appropriate area.
* Assisting with the set up and clear down of your area, ready for the next service.
* Being polite, prompt, reliable and friendly to all colleagues.
* Exceptional standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
* Operating cleaning machinery as shown and trained in accordance with company policy.
* Comply with all company and unit policies with regards to Health & Safety, Hygiene, Manual Handling and COSHH.
* Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
A bit about us
Basset Down Complex is close to Junction 16 M4, Swindon. Family run with a fun, hardworking team delivering excellent food and customer service in an amazing setting Located just minutes off J16 M4 (between Bath and Reading). Sitting between Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, and Marlborough. Our facilities include two beautiful function rooms, a large restaurant, bar, and multiple lounge areas offering family meals, drinks with friends, relaxed brunches, lunches, and suppers. We also have a large south facing balcony and patio areas.
Our restaurant is busy and has received great reviews. We pride ourselves on offering a wide selection of dishes made with high quality produce, exclusively made in house. We are currently open for Breakfast and Lunch (including Sunday Lunch) seven days a week and for Dinner three nights a week.
If you are genuinely interested in joining our team, then please send us your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to join us.
Please note hourly wage will depend on age and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Tips
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Swindon SN4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Kitchen Porter: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/09/2025
Reference ID: KP0925
Expected start date: 25/09/2025