Kitchen Porter

Signature Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on F&B

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra annual leave days

Job summary

Signature Group is hiring for Kitchen Porter duties across its venues in Scotland. You will clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, support chefs with basic food preparation, dispose of waste, and maintain tidy workstations while upholding health and safety standards.

Join a team-focused environment at Signature Group’s 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, and more.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail to keep kitchen clean and organised, thoroughness in washing up and sanitising equipment.
• Physical stamina for lifting, standing long hours, and fast-paced service.
• Ability to work well in a team with kitchen staff and chefs.
• Strong time management to prioritise tasks during busy periods.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils and dishes and store properly.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks as required.
• Dispose of kitchen waste and recycling following policies.
• Keep workstations tidy and inventory fully stocked.
• Follow health and safety standards in all cleaning and handling tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Teamwork

Time Management

Health & Safety Knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Porter Duties

Cleaning & Washing Up – Ensure that all kitchen equipment, utensils, and dishes are cleaned, sanitised, and stored properly, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Supporting Food Preparation – Assist chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and organising ingredients as required.

Waste Management – Dispose of kitchen waste and recycling in accordance with company policies, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.

Maintaining Kitchen Organisation – Ensure that kitchen tools, equipment, and ingredients are properly organised and accessible, keeping workstations tidy and fully stocked.

Health & Safety Compliance – Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards in the kitchen, ensuring safe handling of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and food items.

Required Skills

Attention to Detail – Ability to focus on the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring that equipment is thoroughly cleaned and work areas are tidy and well-maintained.

Physical Stamina – Capable of performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, standing for long periods, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Teamwork – Ability to work effectively as part of the kitchen team, supporting chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently.

Time Management – Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly during busy service periods.

Health & Safety Knowledge – A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring that all cleaning and food handling tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant regulations.

Benefits

On top of pay - also included is our wider benefits such as:

• Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group Venues
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Extra annual leave days gathered through service

Plus so much more!

At Signature, we’re always on the lookout for passionate kitchen staff, including Kitchen Porters, Commis Chefs, Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Head Chefs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we offer excellent opportunities for development and progression. Our kitchens are built on teamwork, support, and professional growth, we’ll help you reach your career goals every step of the way.

We look after our team and provide access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Signature Group believes in promoting a healthy work / life balance.

Signature Group have 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.

Signature Group operates with a privacy policy. Your information will never be shared with any third parties and will only be used for the purpose it is intended.