Kitchen Assistants at Heritage Portfolio
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2533319/161411
- Location: 49 North Fort Street, Edinburgh
- Job type: Part Time - Casual
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Closing date: 01 October 2026
About the role
Heritage Portfolio are looking for talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join the team based at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with the day-to-day preparation and smooth running of the kitchen. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety while working as part of a busy and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen duties
- Washing and cleaning equipment, utensils and work areas
- Supporting chefs and other kitchen staff as required
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy and organised
- Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
- Receiving, storing and rotating food deliveries where required
- Helping with general kitchen duties to ensure service runs smoothly
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Organised and able to work in a busy environment
- Positive, flexible and willing to learn
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided
Working at Heritage Portfolio gives you the opportunity to gain excellent hands on industry experience working across some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Musselburgh Racecourse.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities
- Support the BOH team with cleaning duties, including washing equipment and utensils, ensuring sufficient equipment is available for production and service
- Maintain cleanliness across all production areas, adhering to company policies and high hygiene standards
- Assist the Chef team with food preparation and event packing, including peeling and chopping vegetables, weighing ingredients, and gathering required equipment and supplies
- Provide support to chefs during food service at venues, ensuring smooth and professional delivery
- Carry out end-of-day cleaning tasks to maintain excellent hygiene standards in kitchen and storage areas, in line with food safety regulations
- Assist the stores team with organising deliveries, checking stock, and ensuring all food safety procedures are followed during storage
What you'll bring
- Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Understanding of food hygiene standards
Why Sodexo?
- £12.71 per hour, paid weekly
- Casual hours available across the week
- Excellent training & development opportunities
- Opportunity to get involved across the wider business during peak times
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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