Reporting to: Head Chef Hours: 18 Hours over 4 days Work pattern: Four day on, four day off rota basis. Duration : Permanent West Midland Safari Park are currently recruiting for the position of Kitchen Porter. This role is essential for the smooth running of the kitchen and covers a wide range of tasks which include; ensuring all kitchen cleaning jobs are carried out efficiently - sweeping, moping, washing up, surface sanitising, assisting with food preparation and service cycle delivery and stock management duties. About you The ideal candidate will have a "can do" attitude and will be able to undertake their own activities, whilst remaining on-hand to support the wider kitchen team. You will enjoy a varied workload, take pride in keeping things organised and well-presented and like to keep busy whilst on shift. You may have a desire to work as a chef or in a hospitality role and this is an ideal opportunity to get an insight into what it is like to work in the industry. The right candidate could even go on to progress through a development chef programme You might have similar experience, which is always welcomed or you might just come with the right mind-frame to do the job to the best of your ability. Either way, you will receive training and guidance from our kitchen and hospitality team. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Benefits As well as benefiting from working with a unique and beautiful species, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including: WMSP Annual Pass which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands, and free entry to our sister site Drayton Manor Resort. 35% Discount in our retail and catering outlets and off park special events. 24 Hour access to an online doctor and access to online prescriptions. Counselling access. Online retailer discount portal. Free onsite parking. What we are We are an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a four-mile safari drive-through, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods, as well beautiful walking trails, allowing guests to experience up close encounters with hundreds of exotic animals. Guests can also choose from a wide range of catering and retail outlets, as well as enjoying a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out. In 2021, the Park introduced Safari Lodges – luxury accommodation allowing guests to stay overnight for the first time. Guests can wake up to incredible sights of elephants, giraffe, rhino and red panda, or sleep just a ‘whisker’ away from lions, tigers and cheetahs. In addition, the park is home to three incredible venues – Spring Grove House, Treetops Pavillion and Cellarz, which play host to weddings, corporate events and social celebrations. What we do Our mission is to bring people together to create unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime. Our 200-acre site allows us to do just that, whether you’re a day guest, wedding guest or overnight guest We create experiences unlike no other, attracting visitors from across the Midlands and beyond. Our brand and our team members live by our core values. We’re passionate and work with a sense of togetherness, always striving to be progressive, with preservation at the heart of everything we do, all while creating unforgettable experiences. Through these principles we aspire to achieve our vision: to be the number one UK wildlife attraction through the creation of immersive animal habitats and unique visitor experiences. Application Closing Date - Tuesday 11th March 2025 Other details Job Family WMSP Pay Type Salary