Kitchen Porter (Seasonal)

Dgwgo; Thornhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join our catering team as a Kitchen Porter at Drumlanrig Castle, a beautiful location renowned for its hospitality. This seasonal role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting in food preparation while gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will be reliable, have a positive attitude, and be ready for a fast-paced working environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain new skills.

Supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not required.
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation.

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

ASAP to 31 October 2025

Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill

What we do? At Drumlanrig Castle, visitors are spoiled for choice. They can admire our magnificent Pink Palace, marvel at the stunning Victorian Gardens, take a guided tour, enjoy the woodland adventure playground, delight in the outdoors on our walks and bike trails, and treat themselves to tasty refreshments in our tearoom or Larchwood Cabin Café.

The role? As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be an essential part of our catering team, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. Your duties will include washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces, and assisting with basic food preparation. This is a seasonal role from June until the end of October, with variable hours (including weekends).

The person? You’ll be reliable, hardworking, and a team player with a positive attitude. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and willing to take on a variety of tasks. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of food hygiene standards, and while experience in a similar role is desirable, full training will be given. Access to your own transport is essential since public transport is not available.

Why work for us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the stunning surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle. You will gain new skills in a fun and supportive environment, working with a great team who are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our visitors.

How to apply? Please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 13 June.

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