Kitchen Porter – The Garlic Farm
Job Posted: 19 February 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newchurch , Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full or part time
- Salary: We are a living wage employer
- Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs Travel & Tourism
Job Start Date: Immediate
The Garlic Farm in Newchurch is one of the Island's most popular tourist destinations and we provide a high-quality experience to our customers in our restaurant, shop and farm site. The restaurant has won multiple awards for consistently delivering locally sourced, quality food and has a reputation for an excellent level of service. The Garlic Farm is BCorp Certified and a Living Wage Employer and is committed to having a positive environmental and social impact.
The award winning Garlic Farm Restaurant is now looking for two Kitchen Porters (1x permenant full-time and 1x seasonal part-time), to join their skilled and friendly team. The Garlic Farm Restaurant serves excellent quality garlic -inspired meals to visitors in a beautiful farm environment near Newchurch.
Be part of this fun and friendly team and also share in the restaurant tips!
The Garlic Farm is a ‘Living Wage Employer’ as defined by the Living Wage Foundation and is proud to offer at least the real living wage to all our employees as we believe our staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs.
As a KP you will be reporting to the Head Chef and working alongside a skilled, fun team with a focus on delivering excellent standards.
You will need to be a very hands-on individual, happy with working in a fast-paced environment and ready to pitch in with the jobs required to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
Duties will include:
- General cleaning duties
- Pot Wash
- Keeping kitchen areas & equipment clear and usable
- Responding to the Chefs to support their delivery of excellent quality meals
Benefits:
- Staff discount in our shop and restaurant
- Staff discount in our holiday cottages & yurts
- Pension Scheme
- Discretionary Group Accident Insurance
- Discretionary Healthcare Cashback scheme – after 6 months employment
- Discretionary Profit share bonus after 2 years employment
- Various additional benefits available
- To be part of a family business with high ethical and sustainability standards.
For this position, it is important that you have previous experience in a similar role, working in a busy kitchen.
To find out more about The Garlic Farm please visit our website: www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk
To apply please respond to this advert, through IW Jobs, ensuring you include a CV and covering letter, telling us a little bit about yourself and why you think you’d suit this role.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to our location not being on a public transport route, having your own transport will be essential for this position.
The Garlic Farm & Wild Island are an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
The Garlic Farm
Set in the Isle of Wight's beautiful Arreton Valley, The Garlic Farm is all about garlic. The history, mystery and magic of this plant has intrigued and seduced people from all over the world for hundreds of generations. We've been growing it ever since Mrs Boswell planted her first kitchen garden crop 60 years ago. The garlic farm has grown bulb by bulb over the years and now produces over twenty garlic varieties, countless tasty products and has a popular farm shop and restaurant which are visited and enjoyed by many.
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