Kitchen Porter - Up to £13.50ph
About this role
Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.
Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.
We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.
In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate and aspiring chef, looking to join and progress in a fast-paced restaurant group. Our Grind locations offer all-day dining and focus on using fresh seasonal produce to develop a dynamic menu.
As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in ensuring they have everything they need to operate the kitchen. You will need strong organisational skills, work well under pressure and enjoy working in a very busy work environment. If you’re looking to start your culinary career but don’t yet have any experience, this is a great opportunity for you!
Support the Back of House team in the operation of the kitchen
Ensure the kitchen is always clean and well equipped to run service
Action any tasks requested by Head Chef or Senior Chef on duty
You’ll have.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to to quickly prioritise tasks
Ability to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure
The capacity to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Effective communication and listening skills to carry out instructions
Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.
If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.
Benefits and Perks.
NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
Stream: Take control of your finances with on-demand access to your earned wages, financial coaching, and more.
Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most
Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team
Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.
Meals on Duty: Enjoy one staff meal on shifts over 4 hours, and two staff meals on shifts over 12 hours
Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.
Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.
Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift
Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.
Company at a glance
Grind is on a mission to change the way we drink coffee for the better, making craft coffee accessible to more people in more places, from our cafés to your kitchen. Since opening in 2011, Grind has grown to include cafés, coffee shops, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. You can also find our speciality coffee online through our DTC business, in supermarkets all over the UK, in every Soho House around the world, and up 35,000ft on British Airways flights. With ethically-sourced coffee from sustainable farms, home-compostable pods, plastic-free packaging, and our own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation®, Grind is a certified B Corp reshaping modern coffee culture with a brand built on sustainability, community, and craft expertise.
Top Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Financial coaching
- Interest-free short-term loans
- Referral bonus
- Retail discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Staff food and drink discounts
- Free coffee
- Staff meals
- Social events
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Wellbeing allowance
- Birthday gift
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