Kitchen Porter
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/708902/156252
- Location: 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
- Job type: Part Time - Casual
- Salary: £13.50 per hour
- Closing date: 14 May 2026
About the role
We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to support our Café at the Portrait Gallery, and restaurant kitchen team. This role is essential in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently during both café and restaurant service.
What you'll do
- Wash and clean dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, work surfaces, floors, and storage
- Ensure waste is disposed of correctly and recycling procedures are followed
- Help FOH team to clean the tables in the café
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
What you'll bring
- Previous kitchen or catering experience is beneficial but not essential
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café and restaurant environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Flexible availability, including weekends
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK
Why Sodexo?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Training and opportunities to progress within the kitchen team
- Staff meals and employee discounts (where applicable)
- Friendly and supportive working environment
KEY BENEFITS
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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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.
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 1JD
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