Kitchen Porter

Edrington; Craigellachie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Share Reward scheme

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Product allowance

Staff discount

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Edrington in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to support dishwashing, deliveries, storage, and general kitchen duties for 22.5 hours across three days.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, maintain hygiene standards, and benefit from pension contributions, private medical insurance and staff discounts while helping ensure a safe, efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable and shows commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing: wash or load into dishwasher and put away dishes.
• Delivery Organisation: receive deliveries, check accuracy, raise issues, organise in kitchen.
• Storage Management: keep ingredients accessible and hygienic, follow hygiene standards.
• Waste Removal: empty bins and ensure waste/recycling procedures.
• Kitchen Support: assist with food prep when busy and clean up at end of day.
• PPE Compliance: wear PPE and follow COSHH guidelines.
• Equipment Maintenance: weekly deep cleans as per guidelines.
• Ensuring a Safe Environment: keep cookware and surfaces clean for safety.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Flexibility

Weekend/evening shifts

Job description

Edrington's vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

• Salary £13.73 per hour hour plus shift allowance
• 22.5 hours, 3 days a week
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks' paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence:

• Dishwashing: All dishes, ranging from pots and pans to cutlery, are to be either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher then unloaded and put away.
• Delivery Organisation: Responsible for receiving deliveries, ensuring they are correct, raising any issues with the head chef, then organising appropriately in the kitchen area.
• Storage Management: Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible. Maintain a hygienic working environment so that all hygiene regulations and company standards are adhered to.
• Waste Removal: Responsible for emptying all rubbish bins and ensure that all waste is disposed of when required, throughout the day. Responsible for ensuring recycling procedures are followed.
• Kitchen Support: If the kitchen is busy, some basic food preparation may be required. Also, support kitchen team with cleaning down all areas at the end of day.
• PPE Compliance: Ensure correct PPE is in place and guidelines are adhered to. Observe COSHH guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
• Equipment Maintenance: Deep cleans will be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure equipment is kept in the correct condition, as per kitchen guidelines.

Make an Impact:

• Dishwashing: All dishes, ranging from pots and pans to cutlery, are to be either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher then unloaded and put away.
• Delivery Organisation: Responsible for receiving deliveries, ensuring they are correct, raising any issues with the head chef, then organising appropriately in the kitchen area.
• Storage Management: Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible. Maintain a hygienic working environment so that all hygiene regulations and company standards are adhered to.
• Waste Removal: Responsible for emptying all rubbish bins and ensure that all waste is disposed of when required, throughout the day. Responsible for ensuring recycling procedures are followed.
• Kitchen Support: If the kitchen is busy, some basic food preparation may be required. Also, support kitchen team with cleaning down all areas at the end of day.
• PPE Compliance: Ensure correct PPE is in place and guidelines are adhered to. Observe COSHH guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
• Equipment Maintenance: Deep cleans will be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure equipment is kept in the correct condition, as per kitchen guidelines.
• Ensuring a Safe Environment: Cleanliness is directly related to a safe cooking environment; therefore, you will ensure a safe environment by effectively cleaning all cookware and cooking surfaces

Your Talent And Skills:

Experience of working in a kitchen environment, desirable but not essential. Reliable and committed to carrying out work to the highest of standards. Good timekeeping and hardworking. Flexibility around shifts and available to work at weekends and in the evening. Working as part of a team with strong communication skills.

We've put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don't worry if your experience and expertise isn't an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone:

We're proud of our inclusive culture - where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.