Kitchen Porter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Archerfield Walled Garden sits within the beautiful Archerfield Estate. Inside you will find a spacious Cafe, Garden Shop and Food Market. Outside we have developed the 18th century Walled Garden and our extensive grounds allow our customers to explore our Willow Walk and Fairy Trail.
We are now looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the team and become part of a successful growing business.
The ideal candidate will have a background of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with great multi-tasking skills.
Duties include:
- Ensuring all crockery and pots are washed promptly and to a high standard and all breakages are reported.
- Maintaining the general cleanliness of the kitchen and storerooms.
- Providing support to chefs ensuring smooth operation of the kitchen.
- Ensuring the kitchen and all equipment is clean and ready for use the next day.
Weekday availability with the flexibility to cover occasional weekend shifts.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £7.20-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dirleton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter roles across Archerfield Walled Garden's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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