Casual Kitchen Porter
Posted 3 days ago by myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Kitchen Porter at Edinburgh Zoo involves maintaining cleanliness and safety in kitchen areas while supporting chefs and front-of-house teams in a busy environment. This casual position offers opportunities for progression within Compass Group UK & Ireland, which values individuality and employee development. The role includes responsibilities such as cleaning kitchen equipment, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about food service and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchens and associated working areas
- Ensuring all pots, pans, utensils and crockery are cleaned to the highest standard
- Deep cleaning fridges, ovens and storerooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
- Working with and taking direction from the chefs
- Assisting with basic food preparation
- Transporting food and equipment between the on-site kitchens and storage areas
- Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Complying with Health & Safety regulations
Key Skills:
- Passionate about working in a food service environment
- Able to work positively with others as part of a team
- The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods
- Friendly, helpful & polite
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Must be able to maintain standards and follow procedures
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Experience of using kitchen equipment
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Have a flexible approach to working
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
£12.21 per hour
Casual work / Zero Hour Contract
Free meals on duty
Free parking
Paid weekly through our payroll
Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
What You'll Be Doing
Edinburgh Zoo is one of Scotland's leading visitor attractions and a unique venue for conferences, meetings, weddings, and private events. Set within 82 acres of beautiful parkland, our venue offers inspiring spaces for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, welcoming thousands of guests from around the world each year.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our dedicated catering team at Edinburgh Zoo on a casual basis. As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a vital role in supporting our chefs and front-of-house teams, helping to keep kitchen areas clean, safe, and running smoothly in a busy, fast-paced environment. In return, you'll have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises those who go the extra mile.
Purpose Of The Role
- Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchens and associated working areas
- Ensuring all pots, pans, utensils and crockery are cleaned to the highest standard
- Deep cleaning fridges, ovens and storerooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
- Working with and taking direction from the chefs
- Assisting with basic food preparation
- Transporting food and equipment between the on-site kitchens and storage areas
- Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Complying with Health & Safety regulations
Who You Are
- Passionate about working in a food service environment
- Able to work positively with others as part of a team
- The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods
- Friendly, helpful & polite
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Must be able to maintain standards and follow procedures
- Aware of manual handling techniques
- Experience of using kitchen equipment
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Have a flexible approach to working
About Us
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.