Kitchen Porter
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Position Overview & Specifications
**NEW OPENING** The Light is coming to Surrey!
Cinema, Bowling, Mini Golf, Climbing, Bars and Dining all under one roof. Our venues are the first to combine exceptional cinema and great quality food and drinks with fun and immersive leisure activities.
The Light is looking for Full and Part Time Kitchen Porters to join the opening team and be part of the future of entertainment at our brand new venue in Redhill.
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Kitchen Porter
We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to be part of our small yet skilled kitchen team. As a Kitchen Porter you are responsible for ensuring there is a constant supply of clean cutlery, crockery and equipment and the environment is clean and safe. You may also be required to assist with food preparation, working with fresh ingredients to produce dishes with pride and passion.
About you
As a Kitchen Porter you should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Good interpersonal skills
- An ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- An interest in food and cooking
Please note: flexibility is key. You must be willing to work evening shifts, weekends, bank holidays and school holiday periods.
The Light Perks
As a Chef, you could enjoy the following
- Career development opportunities in a growing company
- Employee discounts - for restaurant, cinema and leisure at all our venues
- Wagestream - access your wages before payday
- Workplace pension
- Healthcare cash plans
- Discounts portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Extra pay on Bank Holidays
- Up to 28 days holiday
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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 The Light'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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