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  Pay - £10.42 per hour £9.80 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £6,800 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings)
• Flexible shifts with part and full time options including 4 day week
• A Disability Confident Employer and a Top 100 best companies to work for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our friendly kitchen team at our countryside pub, The Cornish Arms, St Merryn, Cornwall, with a small amount of accomodation available in nearby Padstow.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences.

Under the guidance of our wonderful Head Chef, Ashley Gains, you’ll be the backbone of the kitchen, supporting the kitchen team so that they have everything they need to create inspiring experiences for our guests.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Providing essential support to the kitchen team
• Making sure both kitchen & front of house have everything they need
• Keeping the area clean & clear
• Basic food preparation
• Working as a team to provide excellent service

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Many of our head chef's have worked their way up through the chef ranks from kitchen porter so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

Perks

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well drinks and snacks whilst you're on a break.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which starts to increase after 2 years

Our story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship seafood restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Good to know...

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  Parking – we have free, onsite parking at the Cornish Arms.
• Travel to work – St Merryn is located on the Newquay bus route, with the bus stop a short walk from our pub. St Merryn is an easy drive along the beautiful coast road from Newquay and a short drive from Padstow and Wadebridge.
• Uniform- we provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Say hello

We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to ashleygains[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.