Kitchen Porter

Edrington; Aberlour; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious spirit company in Scotland is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness and operation within the kitchen. You will manage dishwashing, support with food preparation, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Ideal candidates are reliable team players with a strong commitment to quality work. This role requires availability for flexible shifts including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

Salary of £13.39 per hour plus shift allowance

37 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 14%

Up to 10% Share Reward scheme

Private medical insurance

24/7 support services

Generous product allowance

26 weeks’ paid maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Reliable and committed to carrying out work to the highest standards.
• Good timekeeping and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all general cleaning duties.
• Operate dishwashing and some kitchen machinery.
• Organize deliveries and maintain a hygienic working environment.
• Assist with basic food preparation when the kitchen is busy.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Our Craft

Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republicand Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £13.39 per hour plus shift allowance
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

As Kitchen Porter at The Macallan Estate, you will be responsible for all general cleaning duties, and operation of dishwashing and some kitchen machinery, to deliver an excellent service, in a timely manner, whilst ensuring back of house areas are clean and safety guidelines are observed. The Kitchen Porter is a key member of the kitchen team.

Make an Impact

• Dishwashing: All dishes, ranging from pots and pans to cutlery, are to be either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher then unloaded and put away.
• Delivery Organisation: Responsible for receiving deliveries, ensuring they are correct, raising any issues with the head chef, then organising appropriately in the kitchen area.
• Storage Management: Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible. Maintain a hygienic working environment so that all hygiene regulations and company standards are adhered to.
• Waste Removal: Responsible for emptying all rubbish bins and ensure that all waste is disposed of when required, throughout the day. Responsible for ensuring recycling procedures are followed.
• Kitchen Support: If the kitchen is busy, some basic food preparation may be required. Also, support kitchen team with cleaning down all areas at the end of day.
• PPE Compliance: Ensure correct PPE is in place and guidelines are adhered to. Observe COSHH guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
• Equipment Maintenance: Deep cleans will be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure equipment is kept in the correct condition, as per kitchen guidelines.
• Ensuring a Safe Environment: Cleanliness is directly related to a safe cooking environment; therefore, you will ensure a safe environment by effectively cleaning all cookware and cooking surfaces.

Your Talent and Skills

Experience of working in a kitchen environment, desirable but not essential. Reliable and committed to carrying out work to the highest of standards. Good timekeeping and hardworking. Flexibility around shifts and available to work at weekends and in the evening. Working as part of a team with strong communication skills.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&Int champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.