Kitchen Porter

The New World Trading Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free meals on shift

Birthday off day after

Wagestream access

Education subsidies

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Edinburgh is hiring a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly. You will support chefs, help lay the foundation for great food and hospitality, and contribute to a busy service.

We value strong work ethic and teamwork; experience is helpful but not essential. Benefits include staff discounts, free meals on shift, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Kitchen Porter role requires a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and workspaces
• Supporting deliveries and stock organisation
• Assisting the kitchen team during service
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping ensure the kitchen operates efficiently

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Attention to cleanliness

Food safety awareness

Job description

The Botanist Edinburgh are hiring a Kitchen Porter

Behind every great service is a great kitchen team.

We're looking for Kitchen Porters who take pride in keeping things organised, clean and running smoothly. You'll play an essential role in supporting our chefs and helping deliver the high standards our guests expect.

Working as part of a busy kitchen team, you'll help create the foundation for great food and great hospitality.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and workspaces
• Supporting deliveries and stock organisation
• Assisting the kitchen team during service
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping ensure the kitchen operates efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people with a strong work ethic who enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in their work and thrive in busy environments.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential.

Why Join The Botanist Edinburgh?

At The New World Trading Company, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You'll be part of a business that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and gives you the tools, training and support to bring brilliant hospitality to life every day. You'll receive:

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're looking to be part of a great kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you!