Casual Kitchen Porter | Fast-Paced, Clean-Driven

W Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rates discounts

Paid leave

Wellbeing resources

Flexible casual work opportunities

Learning & development resources

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Recognition programmes

Travel benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

W Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter (Casual) to support the culinary team with dishwashing, sanitation and stock handling. You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and ensure food safety standards are met. This role offers casual shifts, including evenings and weekends, in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Prior kitchen experience is advantageous but not required; training will be provided. You will be part of Marriott's global brand and enjoy opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• A dependable and reliable approach to work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of workplace safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and stewarding machinery safely.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Flexibility to work casual shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Previous stewarding or kitchen experience is advantageous but not required. No formal qualifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment, pot-washing stations, handwashing areas, and waste management equipment.
• Wash, disinfect, and sanitise kitchen areas, storerooms, work surfaces, utensils, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Receive deliveries, store perishables correctly, and rotate stock to maintain freshness and food safety standards.
• Ensure all clean dishes, glassware, cutlery, cookware, and utensils are stored appropriately.
• Monitor dishwashing machine performance, chemical levels, and water temperatures while maintaining required documentation.
• Sort, soak, clean, and rewash silverware, crockery, and kitchen equipment as required.
• Empty waste bins, maintain refuse and recycling areas, and dispose of waste materials safely and responsibly.
• Clean and mop designated work areas, ensuring all sanitation and hygiene procedures are followed.
• Maintain pest control, safety, and sanitation standards throughout kitchen and stewarding areas.
• Support team members and contribute to a positive, productive working environment.

Skills

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Flexibility

Manual handling

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

W Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter (Casual) to support the culinary team with dishwashing, sanitation and stock handling. You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and ensure food safety standards are met. This role offers casual shifts, including evenings and weekends, in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Prior kitchen experience is advantageous but not required; training will be provided. You will be part of Marriott's global brand and enjoy opportunities for growth.