Kitchen Porter

Acco; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heartist Card

Free hotel nights

Staff meals

Uniform provided

28 days holidays (33 with service)

Pension

Sick pay

Learning & development programmes

Job summary

Accor in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas. You will prepare and sort equipment, ensure safe storage and robust waste handling, and support the restaurant team with stock rotation and service adjustments.

Applicants must have right to work in the UK. The role offers benefits and opportunities to develop skills within a global hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Positive problem-solving approach and commitment to maintaining our service standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all kitchen areas to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with Health & Hygiene regulations, including deep cleaning of equipment, floors, walls and coolers.
• Prepare, count and sort operating equipment, ensuring correct handling of chemicals and safe storage of all items in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Ensure all crockery, cutlery and glassware is hygienically cleaned and safely stored following established cleaning rosters and standard methods.
• Produce and present dishes to the required standard, ensuring correct temperature and timely delivery to suit guests' needs and fluctuations in service demands.
• Collect and dispose of dry and wet waste correctly from all kitchen areas each shift, utilising safe and hygienic removal methods.
• Manage stock rotation, implement stock control procedures and communicate with Restaurant staff regarding menu availability and service changes.
• Follow departmental service procedures, maintain confidentiality regarding hotel and guest information, and undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your Supervisor or Hotel Management.

Skills

Pressure handling

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Salary:13.45/hour
Applicants with current right to work in the UK

What is in it for you:

• ALL Heartist Card to be used in Accor Hotels Worldwide (Discounts off stays, dinning, shopping and more)
• Free night stays in our UK hotels(T&C Applies)
• Complimentary Staff meal
• Uniform provided
• 28 days holidays per year (up to 33 with length of service)
• Recommend a Friend Incentive
• Employee Assistance Program: support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay T&C
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow by our learning programs through our Academies and apprenticeships
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks

Job Description

As our next Kitchen Porter you will:

• Maintain all kitchen areas to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with Health & Hygiene regulations, including deep cleaning of equipment, floors, walls and coolers.
• Prepare, count and sort operating equipment, ensuring correct handling of chemicals and safe storage of all items in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Ensure all crockery, cutlery and glassware is hygienically cleaned and safely stored following established cleaning rosters and standard methods.
• Produce and present dishes to the required standard, ensuring correct temperature and timely delivery to suit guests' needs and fluctuations in service demands.
• Collect and dispose of dry and wet waste correctly from all kitchen areas each shift, utilising safe and hygienic removal methods.
• Manage stock rotation, implement stock control procedures and communicate with Restaurant staff regarding menu availability and service changes.
• Follow departmental service procedures, maintain confidentiality regarding hotel and guest information, and undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your Supervisor or Hotel Management.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Positive problem-solving approach and commitment to maintaining our service standards

Additional Information

"Why work for Accor?"
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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit Accor careers https://careers.accor.com/
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