Kitchen Porter/Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kitchen Assistant - The Silver Cup
Built in 1838, The Silver Cup is well and truly woven into the heritage of Harpenden. Over 150 years on, it retains its charm & character whilst adopting an environment that embodies the life and soul of the community and the people within it.
In 2019 The Silver Cup was reopened by local founders Matthew Reeder and Michael Singleton. We don’t believe that good food should just be for the rich and famous. Their aim is to create a special experience for customers that brings the traditions of a classic British Public House whilst putting a contemporary twist on quality seasonal food and drink.
Having recently been named the Best Pub in Hertfordshire, recognised by Hardens & mentioned within the Good Food Guide, we are looking for the people to help us achieve more.
We are looking for a positive and energetic kitchen Assistant/porter, who is organised, fast-paced and takes pride in their work.
Candidate Duties
Your role will be a combination of pot and dish washing, general cleaning, assisting and communicating with the chefs during service, plus being able to help the front of the house team.
There is plenty of space to grown within our team, and if you want to learn how a busy kitchen works, this is a great place to learn.
You must be available to work Fridays and Weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 - 35 per week
Salary: £9.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
Experience:
- Kitchen Porter: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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/Assistant roles across The Silver Cup'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 £9 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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