Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter

Laylas is a family-owned and operated fast-casual Mediterranean kitchen rooted in quality, consistency, and community. We are looking for a dependable Kitchen Porter to help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen while supporting the movement, receiving, and transportation of food, supplies, inventory, and equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Clean and sanitize kitchen floors, walls, equipment, work areas, storage areas, and common spaces
• Remove trash, recycling, cardboard, and other waste
• Receive, load, unload, carry, and organize deliveries
• Move food, supplies, equipment, and inventory throughout the kitchen
• Transport products between storage areas, vehicles, the commercial kitchen, and restaurant locations as directed
• Organize walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage, and supply areas
• Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures
• Keep receiving, loading, and storage areas clean and free of hazards
• Report damaged products, shortages, maintenance issues, and food-safety concerns
• Support the kitchen team with additional operational tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks without constant supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous kitchen, warehouse, cleaning, delivery, or utility experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to speak English, Spanish, or Arabic is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required when operating a company vehicle

Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Full-time or part-time availability
• Morning, daytime, evening, and weekend availability may be required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and carry products
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working around hot equipment and inside refrigerated, wet, and active kitchen environments

Why Work at Laylas

• Family-owned and operated business with clear standards
• Structured training and consistent operating systems
• Supportive, professional workplace
• Steady work and clear expectations
• Opportunities to learn, take on more responsibility, and grow with the company
• Employee access to fresh Mediterranean food made with care

We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running properly. The Kitchen Porter plays an important role in supporting the entire operation and ensuring food, supplies, and equipment are where they need to be.

At Layla’s Falafel, we are more than a fast - casual marketplace. We are a family company built on hard work, hospitality, and pride in serving our community. For over 25 years, we have shared our culture through fresh, made-from-scratch food prepared with high-quality ingredients and care.
Joining Laylas means becoming part of a team where your work matters. You are not just filling a position. You are helping carry forward a family tradition, serve real food, and create a welcoming experience for every guest. We value people who are reliable, respectful, coachable, and willing to grow with us as we continue building something bigger together.

Salary

$17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits

Bonus pay, Other, Employee discount, Referral program, Paid training

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Monday to Friday, On call, 10 hour shift