Kitchen Porter Team Leader at Heritage Portfolio

Package Description

• £13.00 per hour, paid weekly.
• Casual hours available across the week.
• Meals on shift, and employee discounts (where applicable). 
• Excellent training & development opportunities.
• Opportunity to get involved across the wider business during peak times.

Job Introduction

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter Team Leader to join our kitchen team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. 

Working as part of a small dedicated team you should be able to provide and maintain an efficient, clean, safe working environment in all kitchen and back of house areas. To follow responsibilities as defined in cleaning schedules. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety while supporting and managing the kitchen porter team with the assistance and guidance of the wider kitchen team.

Working at Heritage Portfolio gives you the opportunity to gain excellent hands on industry experience working across some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Musselburgh Racecourse.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small but dedicated team of Kitchen Porters

• Take ownership of the back of house areas within our Central Production Kitchen, ensuring policies and processes are accurately followed by other team members. 

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment efficiently throughout service. 
• Operating the dishwasher and ensuring all items are cleaned and stored correctly. 
• Keeping kitchen areas, work surfaces, floors and equipment clean and sanitised. 

• Assisting with the cleaning of kitchen appliances, fridges and storage areas as required. 

• Ensure waste and recycling procedures are followed. 

• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised dishwashing area and kitchen.

• Receiving deliveries and helping to store stock in the correct locations as required.

• Following all food hygiene, health and safety procedures.

• Ensuring cleaning products and equipment are used and stored safely.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is essential.

• Previous experience managing a small team is desirable. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Being proactive is key.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Strong level of spoken and written English. 

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.