Kitchen Porter - Weekends

Kitchen Porter – Garden Café

8 hours per week, across Saturday or Sunday. Opportunity for more hours may arise on an ad-hoc basis.

Normal hours: 9-5:30, flexibility required for evenings and events

Up to £12.48 per hour plus tronc and fantastic benefits

Due to the location of the Estate a driving license is recommended for this role

Advert closes: 9th February 2026

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Our Kitchen Porter

As a Kitchen Porter in our Garden Café, you will play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support our chefs and front of house teams by maintaining immaculate standards of cleanliness and organisation, helping to ensure every guest enjoys an outstanding experience in a beautifully run kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas
• Wash kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery
• Follow company hygiene, cleanliness and training policies at all times
• Work effectively alongside chefs and front of house teams
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
• Assist with deliveries when required
• Support with basic food preparation when needed

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover, providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
• Complimentary staff meal each shift – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards, with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants.
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities, including Fun Squad events.

What we’re looking for

• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
• An organised and clean working approach
• A respectful and cooperative attitude
• Willingness to support colleagues
• A positive and reliable approach to tasks

Where you’ll be working

The Garden Café menu is inspired by the view from our restaurant. An ever changing and evolving view over our production gardens, national collection of apple trees, orchards and surrounding countryside far in the distance. All our dishes and ingredients are hand selected to fit within our concept of vegetable lead dining. Paired by an outstanding flight of cyder from our own cyder press and sharp and enthusiastic service, this is a dining venue that offers a refined yet relaxed experience. Quality, simplicity and seasonality is at the heart of our offerings.

Who are we – The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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