Kitchen Porter
Thornaby-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 15 – GBP 15 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates with kitchen porter experience or experience in fast-paced kitchen operations are preferred, but applicants without direct experience may also be considered if they bring the right attitude and work ethic. Suitable for people seeking full-time or part-time hospitality work on site.
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Job description
Role Overview
Hickory’s Smokehouse is hiring Kitchen Porters to join its energetic kitchen team in Thornaby-On-Tees. The brand is a fast-expanding UK restaurant group known for authentic American-style barbecue, and this role offers a practical entry into hospitality with training and room to grow. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
What You’ll Do
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and well organised throughout service.
- Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
- Help maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards.
- Work efficiently in a busy, high-volume kitchen setting.
- Support chefs and collaborate closely with the wider kitchen crew.
- Build practical hospitality experience through training and progression opportunities.
Why Join Hickory’s
- Pay of up to £15.71 per hour, which includes tips through the Tip Jar, with tips of up to £3.00 per hour.
- Access to a £250k purpose-built kitchen fitted with smokers imported from the USA.
- Structured training and clear routes for career progression.
- Complimentary team meal during shifts and a birthday meal provided by the company.
- Christmas Day off.
- Paid leave for major life events such as weddings, a child’s first day at school, moving into your first home, and similar milestones.
- Team discount of 25% across Hickory’s, increasing to 50% with long service.
- 24/7 wellbeing support and a workplace culture focused on work-life balance.
- Opportunities to support fundraising efforts for Cash For Kids.
About You
You may already have experience as a Kitchen Porter or in another busy kitchen environment, although this is not essential. What matters most is a solid work ethic, pride in cleanliness, a positive mindset, and the ability to work well with others. This role will suit someone seeking consistency, progression, and a healthier balance between work and life.
Additional Information
The employer is recognised as Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards. The business is one of the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant and BBQ brands, specialising in American-style barbecue.