Kitchen Porter - Poole

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our friendly kitchen team at our beautiful restaurant in Sandbanks, Dorset. 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 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
• Working as a team to provide excellent service, We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Many of our Head Chefs worked their way up through the chef ranks from Kitchen Porter 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
Perks We want to impress you, as much as you'll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff,
• Uniform- we provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.
• We can provide support with local parking permit
• Access to discounted taxi rates
  
  Rick Stein Sandbanks was opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in November 2015, a beautifully bright restaurant enjoying views across the water on Sandbanks Road. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch with classic dishes such as crab salads and moules marini re, alongside seafood dishes including dover sole meuni re, turbot hollandaise and fruits de mer.0-...'
  
  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