Kitchen porter

Company: J D Wetherspoon
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Reference

654530

Job Title

Kitchen porter

Pub

The Wibbas Down Inn, Wimbledon

Salary

£13.28 per hour

Closing Date

20-05-2026

Hours

24 hours per week (flexible)

Responsibilities

Your role is to work with a team to set up and close down the potwash area, maintaining it throughout shifts. You will wash dishes, keep equipment available, and ensure hygiene standards are met consistently. Communication with the team is essential to ensure smooth operations.

Duties

  • Setting up and closing down the potwash area and supporting other kitchen work stations
  • Following dishwashing, grease‑management and hand‑hygiene procedures
  • Cleaning, polishing and storing cutlery
  • Managing waste, recycling and correctly receiving and storing deliveries
  • Rotating stock and keeping fridges, freezers and storage areas clean and organised
  • Completing defrost, preparation and general cleaning tasks, following a clean‑as‑you‑go approach
  • Maintaining high standards of food storage, safety and kitchen cleanliness

Benefits

  • Competitive rate of pay
  • A free meal and a drink when working
  • 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests) when not working
  • £1 extra per hour for hours worked during midnight‑5.59am
  • Bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay
  • Availability of guaranteed‑hours and variable‑hours contracts
  • Paid holiday
  • Free shares (after a qualifying period)
  • Loyalty reward scheme

Progression and Development

Structured on‑the‑job training, apprenticeships and management academies, cross‑training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel), and opportunities to move into team‑leader, kitchen‑shift‑leader and/or pub‑manager roles.

Diversity and Inclusion

We promote an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome and will support you to be comfortable being yourself.

Eligibility

Under‑18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.

Application Note

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026