Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness membership

Stay discounts

Starbucks 30% off

Wagestream salary drawdown

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotel is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts. You’ll dominate the dish pit, check deliveries, and support the brigade so chefs have what they need to serve guests.

In this hands-on role you’ll handle cleaning, stock storage, and assist with removing waste while following COSHH and hygiene standards. If you bring energy and teamwork, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated in the ad.
• Experience as a kitchen porter or in a fast-paced kitchen is advantageous.
• Ability to handle heavy lifting and stay organised during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and cleaning equipment to keep service flowing.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Fetch, carry and store food and equipment to support the brigade.
• Check in deliveries and validate invoices to ensure accuracy.

Job description

The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance

As our Kitchen Porter, you are the absolute backbone of the kitchen. You will keep the operation moving by managing the heavy lifting, dominating the dish pit, checking in deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to survive a busy shift.

Why Village?

We do hospitality differently. No ego, no drama. We back our teams to take ownership and grow their careers. We show up to make a genuine difference, caring deeply about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.

Your Shift: What You’ll Actually Be Doing

We trust you to handle:

• The Engine Room: Dominating the dish pit. You will work speedily to clean all equipment and crockery, ensuring the kitchen never grinds to a halt because a chef is waiting for a pan.




• The Standards: Managing the mess. You will safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, control food waste correctly, and maintain the highest levels of hygiene.




• The Backbone: Supporting the brigade. You will fetch and carry food, safely store equipment, and act as the crucial link that keeps the service flowing.




• The Deliveries: Acting as the gatekeeper. You will check in deliveries according to standard operating procedures, validating invoices to ensure we get exactly what we paid for.

How We Succeed Together

We do not micromanage. We believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to make decisions on the fly and be a vital, respected part of the brigade.

Selling Our Benefits

• Health: Complimentary Health & Wellness Membership for you and a friend (worth £1,500), mental health days, and an Employee Assistance Programme.




• Stays & Food: Discounted stays from £35, 50% off at the Pub & Grill, and 30% off Starbucks.




• Extras: Salary drawdown via Wagestream, High Street discounts, Electric car scheme, and your birthday off guaranteed.

Think You’ve Got the Right Energy?

At Village, we’re all about personality, ambition, and bringing your real self to work. Diverse perspectives are what keep our business buzzing, so whatever your background, you’ll find a welcoming place to build your career here.

Please note that we often receive a high volume of applications. Because of this, job roles may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.