Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain the cleanliness and safety of kitchens. The ideal candidate will have experience in a back of house kitchen setting, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers casual hours at £12.21 per hour, contributing to a dynamic team within cultural destinations.

Qualifications

• Experience within a back of house kitchen setting.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in accordance with food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and back of house cleanliness.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Recycle waste into appropriate bins.
• Assist in all cleaning duties as required.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. We operate within some of Scotland's leading cultural destinations, including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, V&A Dundee, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Perth and Musselburgh Racecourses.

You should be able to provide and maintain an efficient, clean, safe working environment in all kitchens and back of house areas. To follow responsibilities as defined in cleaning schedule.

Package Description

• £12.21 per hour
• Casual hours

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the kitchen and back of house cleanliness in accordance to food hygiene regulations, using the correct cleaning chemicals in the correct areas/surfaces.
• Ensure that the daily, weekly, monthly cleaning schedules are completed and signed for.
• Ensure there are adequate cleaning chemicals and equipment. Make sure they are used and maintained in both a safe and cost effective manner.
• All waste/rubbish must be recycled into the appropriate bins.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety, health and safety policies, procedures and legislation as defined.
• Assist in all cleaning duties as required.
• Continuously strive for higher standards of cleanliness.
• Assist in other areas as required by the Exec chef, Sous chefs, Kitchen Manager, CPU operations Manager

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Being friendly yet professional
• Being a team player
• Good attention to detail and punctuality
• Being proactive is key
• Experience within a back of house kitchen setting

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 stilland 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.