Casual Kitchen Porter

The Caledonian Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £12.71 + Tronc

Free and healthy meals on duty

50% off Food & Beverage venues

Discounted Leisure Facilities

Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program

Job summary

The Caledonian Edinburgh is seeking a Casual Kitchen Porter to uphold the cleanliness, safety and organisation that enable our culinary team to deliver luxury dining experiences. You will work in a fast-paced, professional kitchen, supporting chefs, maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring equipment and utensils are ready. Join a prestigious city hotel offering meals on duty, staff discounts and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking with pride in high standards.
• Calm, positive and professional, even during busy service periods.
• Strong team player who supports chefs and colleagues with a can-do attitude.
• Safety-focused, organised and attentive to detail.
• Eager to learn, adaptable and ready to contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Support chefs by ensuring equipment, cookware and utensils are available and ready.
• Operate dishwashing and cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas tidy, organised and hazard-free.
• Uphold brand, hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, surfaces, floors and storage areas.
• Ensure all crockery, cookware and utensils are washed, sanitised and stored correctly.
• Manage waste disposal, recycling and chemical usage safely.
• Prepare workstation areas before service and complete end-of-shift duties.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service teams to support seamless operations.

Job description

At The Caledonian Edinburgh, our kitchens operate with precision, pace and immaculate standards. We are seeking a

Casual Kitchen Porterto uphold the cleanliness, safety and organisation that enable our culinary team to deliver exceptional, luxury-standard dining experiences.

The Person:

• A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Calm, positive and professional, even during busy service periods
• A strong team player who supports chefs and colleagues with a "can-do" attitude
• Safety-focused, organised and attentive to detail
• Eager to learn, adaptable and ready to contribute in a fast-paced environment

The Role:

• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen safety
• Support chefs by ensuring equipment, cookware and utensils are available and ready
• Operate dishwashing and cleaning equipment safely and efficiently
• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas tidy, organised and hazard-free
• Uphold brand, hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, surfaces, floors and storage areas
• Ensure all crockery, cookware and utensils are washed, sanitised and stored correctly
• Manage waste disposal, recycling and chemical usage safely
• Prepare workstation areas before service and complete end-of-shift duties
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service teams to support seamless operations

The Benefits:

• Hourly Rate of £12.71 + Tronc
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• 50% off our Food & Beverage Venues - The Court & Caley Bar
• Discounted use of Leisure Facilities
• Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, offering discounted room nights at all Hilton branded properties worldwide, starting at £45 per night
• We can coach, train and develop you to help find your passion - whether it is exploring your first role or your next step in the exciting world of hospitality!

Why Join Us

At The Caledonian Edinburgh, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. With Klarent Hospitality, your career is supported by investment in people, diversity and long-term growth.

Begin your journey with one of Edinburgh’s most iconic hotels.