Description
Start Your Catering Career
We’re looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porters to join a well respected care homes in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or grow your career in the catering sector. Many people start as Kitchen Porters before progressing into roles such as Catering Assistant, Chef’s Assistant, or even Chef. Giving you a real pathway to develop your skills and build a long term career in catering.
You’ll play an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly, supporting with food prep, maintaining hygiene standards, and contributing to safe, nutritious meals.
What you’ll do:
1. Keep kitchen and food preparation areas clean, tidy, and hygienic
2. Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans to a high standard
3. Assist kitchen staff with simple food preparation tasks
4. Manage waste and maintain clean, organised bins
5. Support stock rotation and assist with deliveries
6. Follow food hygiene and safety procedures carefully
Who we’re looking for:
7. Dependable, hardworking and eager to learn
8. Comfortable working in a fast paced kitchen environment
9. Team focused with a positive, can-do attitude
10. Experience in kitchens or catering is helpful, but not essential
11. PVG or willingness to apply through ASA
What’s in it for you?
12. Competitive pay starting from £12.60/hour
13. Up to £16.20/hour after 12 weeks
14. Weekly pay plus holiday accrual
15. £250 refer-a-friend bonus scheme
This role gives you steady hours, competitive pay, and the chance to gain hands-on catering experience that can help you grow into senior kitchen roles.
Apply today with your CV.