Thorpe Park are now recruiting Kitchen Porters for the 2025 season!
Are you currently working in hospitality but looking for a little more fun in your role? Do you like the idea of working in a theme park environment? Well, we have a fabulous opportunity to work within our park and hotel operations. This role is based in one of our main restaurants working alongside our amazing team of chefs and cooks.
The Role
In this role you'll help to ensure that the facilities in our kitchens are maintained to the highest standards. We need people to help keep the strictest levels of cleanliness in the food preparation areas, by working closely with all of the chefs in our busy kitchens.
Working straight shifts on a rota basis, the role offers excellent prospects for those interested in a career as a chef or any other aspect of the catering industry. We proactively seek to develop all of our employees who show promise.
We have full and part-time morning and evening shifts available.
This role is available until November 2025.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Supporting chefs with basic food preparation. This may involve cutting, peeling and washing food items
* Keeping the kitchen clean and providing a safe working environment for all
* Preparing the kitchen area prior to service
* Supporting with deliveries and making sure stock is tidy
* Working as part of a team to ensure the operation runs smoothly
* Washing and cleaning dishes
Pay and Benefits
You will be working on a seasonal variable contract with an hourly rate up to £11.44 dependant on age. Not only that, but you will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects - we LOVE to promote from within!
* Merlin Magic Pass - Free tickets for you and your friends and family to use at Merlin Entertainments attractions
* On site discounts across Merlin theme parks and attractions
* Generous accrued annual leave package
* Save hundreds of £'s with our online staff shopping scheme
* Working with a great team who have fabulous out of work social activities
* Employee assistance program
* Ongoing training and development - this could be the start of your hospitality career and we can support your development
* Free shuttle bus to Staines station
* Free on-site parking
Requirements and skills
* Previous kitchen experience would be great. However, all the training you need will be given to the right candidate
* Flexibility in availability is preferred. You will be required work either morning or evening shifts
* Willingness to learn
* A positive can-do attitude
* Due to the nature of this role you must be over 18
About Aramark
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.