Job Description
Pay
£12.60 an hour
Job type
Part-time
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
12 hour shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Location
35 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NU
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Full job description
As a Kitchen Porter, you are responsible (under the supervision of the Chef in Charge) for the cleaning and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room, supporting the Chef as required and appropriate.
The shifts are from 07:30-19:30, days negotiable.
Your duties will include:
Main Duties:
Transporting and serving of food and beverages.
Carrying out cleaning required in the kitchen and ensuring this is clearly documented
Adhere to cleaning schedules
Undertaking dining room duties including the setting up and clearing away of the dining area.
Supporting the chef with food preparation if appropriate
Communication:
Participating in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Excellent communication with staff, both written and verbal
Training and Development:
Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and competence.
Attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.
A minimum of 3 yearly food hygiene training
Health and Safety:
Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Making sure that chemicals / equipment are used correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times.
Washing up after meals. Ensuring all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
Assisting with the checking of equipment and food temperatures as directed.
Reporting immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Reporting any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard appropriately to maintenance, head chef or manager
General:
Contributing to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of your role in relation to the Home’s Safeguarding Adult’s Policy, taking steps to protects Residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the Home’s Management of any concerns.
Adhering to all new, and changes in Local and Central Government initiatives as and when they are implemented.
Promoting and ensuring the good reputation of the Home.
Ensuring that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notifying the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensuring the security of the Home is maintained at all times
Adhering to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carrying out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Food Hygiene Certificate
Good communication skills
Team player
Satisfactory PVG check
Job Types: Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Holidays
Overtime
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
EDINBURGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 48 per week
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
£12.60 an hour
Job type
Part-time
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
12 hour shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Location
35 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NU
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Full job description
As a Kitchen Porter, you are responsible (under the supervision of the Chef in Charge) for the cleaning and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room, supporting the Chef as required and appropriate.
The shifts are from 07:30-19:30, days negotiable.
Your duties will include:
Main Duties:
Transporting and serving of food and beverages.
Carrying out cleaning required in the kitchen and ensuring this is clearly documented
Adhere to cleaning schedules
Undertaking dining room duties including the setting up and clearing away of the dining area.
Supporting the chef with food preparation if appropriate
Communication:
Participating in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Excellent communication with staff, both written and verbal
Training and Development:
Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and competence.
Attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.
A minimum of 3 yearly food hygiene training
Health and Safety:
Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Making sure that chemicals / equipment are used correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times.
Washing up after meals. Ensuring all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
Assisting with the checking of equipment and food temperatures as directed.
Reporting immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Reporting any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard appropriately to maintenance, head chef or manager
General:
Contributing to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of your role in relation to the Home’s Safeguarding Adult’s Policy, taking steps to protects Residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the Home’s Management of any concerns.
Adhering to all new, and changes in Local and Central Government initiatives as and when they are implemented.
Promoting and ensuring the good reputation of the Home.
Ensuring that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notifying the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensuring the security of the Home is maintained at all times
Adhering to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carrying out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Food Hygiene Certificate
Good communication skills
Team player
Satisfactory PVG check
Job Types: Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Holidays
Overtime
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
EDINBURGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 48 per week
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Kitchen Porter position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.