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Kitchen Porter - Live in Available
Kitchen Porter
Location: YMCA Lakeside, lakeside of Lake Windermere
About the Role
Are you passionate about maintaining a well-organised, clean kitchen? Do you have stamina, attention to detail, and strong communication and teamwork skills?
We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter at BaxterStorey, where exceptional experiences and memorable moments are at the heart of what we do. This seasonal role at YMCA Lakeside involves supporting kitchen operations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving staff and residents.
What You’ll Get:
Set within the Lake District, this role offers exceptional benefits, including:
- £13.45 per hour (average 40 hours per week)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)
- Extra days off:
- Birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 grandparent leave days
- Access to wedding/commitment day leave
- Enhanced maternity leave (24+ weeks) & secondary carer leave
- Free meals on shift
- Training and development opportunities (including apprenticeships for people at all career levels)
- Pension, life insurance, and discounts on high street shops, holidays, and cinema via Perkbox
- Wellbeing support, employee assistance programmes, and cycle-to-work schemes
Enthusiastic, welcome. Disruptors, highly welcome. To us, ‘better’ means reading the room, understanding what people need, and providing a space where everyone belongs.
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Responsibilities
Your role will involve working in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment with a focus on:
- Dishwashing – Operating industrial dishwashers, handwashing, and maintaining hygiene standards.
- Cleanliness & Sanitation – Ensuring kitchen and dining areas are immaculately clean, including countertops, preparation surfaces, and waste disposal.
- Food Preparation Assist – Helping chefs with basic tasks like peeling, chopping, and slicing.
- Inventory Management – Supporting stock organisation and food supplies.
- Compliance & Security – Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained, including equipment upkeep and risk management.
- Breakfast Support – Occasionally assisting breakfast shift workers.
Position Details:
- Start date: April
- Temporary full-time role (likely runs through to the end of October, with opportunity for extension).
- Live-in option available (discussed at interview stage).
- Seasons-adjacent vista – Perfect for lake lovers craving access to the Lake District.
Requirements
We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:
- No formal qualifications required.
- Physical stamina (standing for extended periods; lifting heavy objects).
- Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to follow instructions.
- Basic knowledge of kitchen sanitation or equipment is a plus.
- Teamwork and adaptability in a harmonious environment.
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About BaxterStorey
More than a career, it’s a legacy—built on creating moments, spaces, and experiences that linger with people long after they leave. At BaxterStorey, our core values drive us:
- Always Visionary: We strive for better while blazing our own trail. We’re hospital leaders—not followers.
- Whoeverheartedly Positive: Our energy is magnetic, amplifying our love for the work and journey.
- Creatively Collaborative: Differences are assets; we unite to push boundaries, respecting and embracing all perspectives.
- Forever Conscious: Planet-first thinking that seamlessly integrates with championing local communities.
A trailblazer in hospitality and food, BaxterStorey goes beyond standard practices to elevate every interaction and become the chosen brand for meaningful connections.
We Encourage Applications From:
All backgrounds, abilities, religions, and stages of life. While flexibility and inclusiveness are our watchword, we want to ensure your unique perspective is valued here. Join a diverse, supportive team that champions diversity as its cornerstone—and becomes a part of the food revolution together.
Stressed? “Can-do” counts more than “perfect-fit.” Our development programmes can tailor to your ambitions, skills, and gap-filling edges. We’d love to hear from you!
👉 Ready to shows us what you can do? Apply now.
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