Kitchen Porter
The Opportunity
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for keeping things spotless? We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team and ensure our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.
What You'll Be Doing:
Sparkling Clean: Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment, ensuring everything is spotless.
Tidy Spaces: Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy, sweeping and mopping floors, and managing trash and recycling.
Prep Pro: Assist with basic food preparation, like peeling and chopping vegetables, to help our chefs create culinary masterpieces.
Stock Savvy: Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies, keeping everything organized.
Safety First: Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen.
Team Player: Help set up and close down the kitchen, clean cooking equipment and work surfaces, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
Maintenance Monitor: Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Be a Key Player: Your hard work and dedication will be essential to the smooth operation of our kitchen.
Join a Great Team: Work alongside a supportive and passionate kitchen crew.
Grow Your Skills: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.
Make an Impact: Your efforts will help create a clean and efficient kitchen, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.
Benefits
Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
Eye care
Free legal & money advice
Counseling sessions
Hospital & death benefit plans
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
Recipe ideas
Advice on keeping active and healthy living
Wellbeing podcasts and tv
Breathing exercises
24/7 advice and support line
Team reward & recognition
Free meals on duty
Free parking
Ideal Candidate
Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.
If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you
Hotel
The Holiday Inn Edinburgh is perfectly situated between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, making it an ideal base for exploring all the attractions and sights that Edinburgh has to offer. Our Academy Conference Centre, located on the 5th floor with panoramic views of the Pentland Hills, features 14 meeting rooms and can accommodate up to 120 guests.
The hotel offers 303 bedrooms, including Executive and Family rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including the excellent Traders Restaurant, a café, and a relaxing bar. Additionally, we provide a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, and spa to help you relax and unwind.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry