Kitchen Porter at Benugo

Benugo Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Endless tea and coffee

50% discount on food and soft drinks

Life Assurance

Employee discounts at retailers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Benugo Limited is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their team at The Cafe at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and assisting with food preparation, while working in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities include dishwashing, kitchen sanitisation, inventory management, and compliance with health standards. Benefits include free lunches, discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow health and safety standards.
• Basic food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces and countertops.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks.
• Manage inventory and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Team player

Customer service orientation

Attention to cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

As a member of the kitchen team you will be ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times whilst also helping with general food prep.

Training will be provided. However, a smile, dedication to exceeding customer expectations, and being a great team player are essentials!

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Porter to join the team at The Cafe at the Palace of Holyroodhouse who will take care of the following responsibilities;

• Dishwashing – Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers
• Kitchen Cleanliness – Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
• Food Preparation –Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients
• Inventory Management – Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Compliance with Health and safety – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order

Business operates 7 days per week

Contract: Full Time

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!