Kitchen Porter

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late evenings, allowing you to have

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing professional development incl.

Free DBS & Blue Light Card

High street discounts

Employee assistance program for help

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter for The Manor in Edinburgh. This full-time role supports the chef, maintains a clean, well-organised kitchen, and helps deliver high standards of hygiene for our residents.

Join a friendly family-style team at Caring Homes, offering a competitive hourly rate (£13.45) with opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and career development. Shifts include alternate weekends, and a work-life balance is prioritised.

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is a plus, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Uphold high hygiene and safety standards.
• Support the chef with cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and manage waste regularly.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Job description

Kitchen Porter - The Manor, Edinburgh - £13.45 per hour

• 74 Bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Care Home
• Full time; 40hrs per week
• Shifts include alternate weekends

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through your work? Do you value a supportive environment where work-life balance is a priority? Caring Homes is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our family.

Our mission is simple: to make each home the best possible place to live and work for our residents and our teams. A place that feels like home, whether we live there or work there, because of the way we behave and the environment we create - and this includes our support team. We're a family.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balancing your personal and professional life. Our flexible scheduling options are designed to fit your lifestyle.
• Supportive Environment: At Caring Homes, you're part of a family. We foster a collaborative and caring environment where every team member is valued.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in continuous development and provide opportunities for professional growth within our organisation.

Perks:

• No late evenings, allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role including apprenticeship opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Free DBS & Blue Light Card
• High street discounts
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

Job introduction

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• Support the chef in cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash all the dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and take out the rubbish regularly.

Ideal Candidate

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Someone with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role is a plus, but not essential - we provide full training.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Join us in creating a place that truly feels like home for our residents and our team members alike.