Kitchen Assistant

Package Description

• £12.71 per hour
• Casual hours

Job Introduction

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. We operate within some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, V&A Dundee, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Musselburgh Racecourses.

We are looking for a motivated and dependable General Kitchen Assistant to support our Back of House (BOH) and Chef teams. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys being part of a collaborative kitchen team.

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the BOH team with cleaning duties, including washing equipment and utensils, ensuring sufficient equipment is available for production and service
• Maintain cleanliness across all production areas, adhering to company policies and high hygiene standards
• Assist the Chef team with food preparation and event packing, including peeling and chopping vegetables, weighing ingredients, and gathering required equipment and supplies
• Provide support to chefs during food service at venues, ensuring smooth and professional delivery
• Carry out end-of-day cleaning tasks to maintain excellent hygiene standards in kitchen and storage areas, in line with food safety regulations
• Assist the stores team with organising deliveries, checking stock, and ensuring all food safety procedures are followed during storage

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of food hygiene standards

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library,  Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.