Kitchen Porter

Sodexo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle奖励

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools and退休规划支持

Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunt

Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter in the

Job summary

Sodexo in Edinburgh is looking for a Kitchen Porter to support a busy kitchen team, keeping dishes clean and the back-of-house areas hygienic. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout service.

Responsibilities include pot washing, cleaning equipment, managing waste and stock, and assisting colleagues as needed in a fast-paced environment. Reliable and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with a professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• High standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Willing to follow schedules, HACCP/COSHH knowledge desirable.
• Physically fit for demanding kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans.
• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas clean and tidy.
• Support team before, during and after service.
• Handle waste and deliveries and manage stock.
• Maintain cleaning records and follow company procedures.
• Attend required training and meetings.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organised

Attention to detail

Able to follow instructions

Physically fit

Hospitality/kitchen experience desirab

Job description

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Are you reliable, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a busy kitchen team? We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join us in Edinburgh, where you'll play an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

In this role, you'll support the kitchen team with pot washing, cleaning equipment and work areas, managing waste, and ensuring crockery, utensils and equipment are clean and available when needed. If you're organised, have a positive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Clean and wash dishes, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment, ensuring clean items are always available when needed.
• Keep the kitchen, pot wash and back-of-house areas clean, tidy, organised and hygienic throughout service, following cleaning schedules and maintaining required records.
• Support the kitchen team before, during and after service, working collaboratively with colleagues and assisting wherever required.
• Handle food waste, bins, deliveries and stock, including safely clearing waste, receiving and storing deliveries, and moving or putting away stock and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and health & safety, following HACCP, COSHH and company procedures, and promptly reporting hazards, defects or damaged equipment.
• Attend required training and meetings and carry out other reasonable duties as requested by management to support the smooth running of the operation.

What you bring:

• Reliable, hardworking and positive, with a professional approach to work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to support colleagues.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• High standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety and attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and company procedures.
• Physically fit for kitchen duties; previous kitchen/hospitality experience, Food Hygiene/HACCP and COSHH knowledge desirable.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join a team that values your contribution, supports your development, and empowers you to make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice

24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools and retirement planning support

Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Porter in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and play a key role in keeping our busy kitchen clean, safe and running smoothly!