Kitchen Team Member – Pot Washer/Kitchen Porter
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2026 |
| Location: | Grantham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | British Garden Centres |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Kitchen Team Member – Pot Washer/Kitchen Porter
Location: Grantham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Hours: 8-20 Hours Per Week – Including Weekdays & Weekends
At British Garden Centres, we’re committed to delivering a brilliant experience for every guest who visits our Centres — and that includes providing exceptional food and a welcoming dining environment. Our Restaurant Teams play a key role in bringing this to life, and we now have a great opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Member (Pot Washer / Kitchen Porter) to join our busy kitchen.
In this role, you’ll support the smooth running of our kitchen by keeping the pot wash area clean, organised, and operating efficiently. You’ll also help maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and assist the wider team during busy periods. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes weekday and weekend work.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Skills required:
• Strong communication skills and confidence working as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability, professionalism, and good time management
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Excellent customer service skills when supporting Front of House
• Full flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays
Duties Will Include
• Working mainly in the pot wash area, ensuring all dishes, utensils, and equipment are cleaned efficiently
• Returning clean items to the correct storage locations
• Keeping the pot wash and kitchen areas clean, tidy, and well organised
• Following cleaning checklists and maintaining hygiene standards
• Collecting and stacking dirty trays and replacing clean crockery
• Assisting Front of House with packing and unpacking dishes when required
• Supporting general kitchen cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and waste disposal
• Adhering to company policies and food safety procedures
• Assisting the wider Restaurant Team during busy periods
About You
We’re looking for someone who is hardworking, committed, and ready to get stuck in. Experience in a similar role is beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. If you enjoy being part of a friendly team and thrive in a fast working environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply:
Please send your CV to Louise Pettican: Lpettican@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Location: Grantham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Hours: 8-20 Hours Per Week – Including Weekdays & Weekends
At British Garden Centres, we’re committed to delivering a brilliant experience for every guest who visits our Centres — and that includes providing exceptional food and a welcoming dining environment. Our Restaurant Teams play a key role in bringing this to life, and we now have a great opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Member (Pot Washer / Kitchen Porter) to join our busy kitchen.
In this role, you’ll support the smooth running of our kitchen by keeping the pot wash area clean, organised, and operating efficiently. You’ll also help maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and assist the wider team during busy periods. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes weekday and weekend work.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Skills required:
• Strong communication skills and confidence working as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability, professionalism, and good time management
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Excellent customer service skills when supporting Front of House
• Full flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays
Duties Will Include
• Working mainly in the pot wash area, ensuring all dishes, utensils, and equipment are cleaned efficiently
• Returning clean items to the correct storage locations
• Keeping the pot wash and kitchen areas clean, tidy, and well organised
• Following cleaning checklists and maintaining hygiene standards
• Collecting and stacking dirty trays and replacing clean crockery
• Assisting Front of House with packing and unpacking dishes when required
• Supporting general kitchen cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and waste disposal
• Adhering to company policies and food safety procedures
• Assisting the wider Restaurant Team during busy periods
About You
We’re looking for someone who is hardworking, committed, and ready to get stuck in. Experience in a similar role is beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. If you enjoy being part of a friendly team and thrive in a fast working environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply:
Please send your CV to Louise Pettican: Lpettican@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.