Kitchen Porter at Heritage Portfolio
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/708902/156800
- Location: Royal Botanic Garden
- Job type: Part Time
- Salary: £13.45 per hour
- Closing date: 28 May 2026
About the role
Heritage Portfolio are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
It is one of the world's leading botanical gardens, home to a spectacular and diverse living collection of plants. After the refurbishment 2021, our cafes are now destinations in their own right, set in the most beautiful of surroundings. Our emphasis is on fresh, delicious food prepared daily on site using local and seasonal produce including fruit, vegetables and herbs grown right here in our very own Botanics Kitchen Garden!
You should be able to provide and maintain an efficient, clean, safe working environment in all kitchens and back of house areas. To follow responsibilities as defined in cleaning schedule.
What you'll do
What you’ll do:
- Comply with all Company & client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the service yard including but not limited to, stacking all kitchen delivery boxes, pallets, cages in designated areas. Sweeping yard including smoking area, ensuring bin storage area is tidy
- Maintain the upkeep and tidiness of the outdoor kitchen and equipment through daily checking. Kitchen should remain clean, tidy and organized every day according to the Company's standards and to the agreed specification of the client
- Receive and check in all cleaning and disposable goods and check against invoice for quality and quantity
- Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen
- Keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times. Assist with routine cleaning schedules as required and ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance and cleanliness at all times
- Ensure the kitchen is closed to the highest level of cleanliness in accordance to Health & Safety Laws, company policy and client expectation.
What you'll bring
What you’ll bring:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Being friendly yet professional
- Being a team player
- Good attention to detail and punctuality
- Being proactive is key
- Experience within a back of house kitchen setting
- Able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Previous KP experience
- Good awareness of industry standards
Why Sodexo?
- Casual hours including weekends
- Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
KEY BENEFITS
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Virtual GP
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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.
Royal Botanic Garden, United Kingdom, EH3 5NZ
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