Kitchen Assistants at Heritage Portfolio

Sodexo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Portfolio are looking for talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join the team based at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with the day-to-day preparation and smooth running of the kitchen, maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards, and assist with general kitchen duties to ensure service runs smoothly.

Casual hours and opportunities to work across wider business during peak times, with weekly pay,

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Organised and able to work in a busy environment.
• Positive, flexible and willing to learn.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential; full training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen duties
• Washing and cleaning equipment, utensils and work areas
• Supporting chefs and other kitchen staff as required
• Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy and organised
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Receiving, storing and rotating food deliveries where required
• Helping with general kitchen duties to ensure service runs smoothly

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Organised

Food hygiene aware

Willing to learn

Job description

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Kitchen Assistants at Heritage Portfolio

Job Reference SDX/TP/2533319/161411

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Casual

£12.71 per hour

Working Hours:

Casual

Location:

49 North Fort Street, Edinburgh

Closing Date:

01/10/2026

Job Category:

Catering Staff

UK Sodexo Live - Casual

Package Description

• £12.71 per hour, paid weekly
• Casual hours available across the week
• Opportunity to get involved across the wider business during peak times

Job Introduction

Heritage Portfolio are looking for talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join the team based at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with the day-to-day preparation and smooth running of the kitchen. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety while working as part of a busy and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen duties
• Washing and cleaning equipment, utensils and work areas
• Supporting chefs and other kitchen staff as required
• Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy and organised
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Receiving, storing and rotating food deliveries where required
• Helping with general kitchen duties to ensure service runs smoothly

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Organised and able to work in a busy environment
• Positive, flexible and willing to learn
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided

Working at Heritage Portfolio gives you the opportunity to gain excellent hands on industry experience working across some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Musselburgh Racecourse.

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the BOH team with cleaning duties, including washing equipment and utensils, ensuring sufficient equipment is available for production and service
• Maintain cleanliness across all production areas, adhering to company policies and high hygiene standards
• Assist the Chef team with food preparation and event packing, including peeling and chopping vegetables, weighing ingredients, and gathering required equipment and supplies
• Provide support to chefs during food service at venues, ensuring smooth and professional delivery
• Carry out end‑day cleaning tasks to maintain excellent hygiene standards in kitchen and storage areas, in line with food safety regulations
• Assist the stores team with organising deliveries, checking stock, and ensuring all food safety procedures are followed during storage

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of food hygiene standards

About The Company

Heritage Portfoliois the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.