Kitchen porter

greene king; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in Edinburgh seeks a Kitchen Assistant to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during busy service periods. The role involves maintaining hygiene and safety standards and supporting the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary, pension contributions, and various discounts are offered to employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Employee assistance program

Wagestream

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by ensuring it is well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring they have everything they need.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Willingness to learn

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen

Job description

Job Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a key part in the kitchen ensuring a busy service runs smoothly. You’ll make sure everything is well stocked, clean, and the team around you have everything they need to create the perfect dish for our customers.

Company Description

Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow‑roast our meats for 14 hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle‑up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand‑decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well‑known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

Qualifications

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will…

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by making sure it is well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring they have everything they need.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• A positive can‑do attitude to support your team.
• A passion for challenges and thriving in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and expand your skills in the kitchen.