Kitchen Porter

️ Kitchen Porters – Edinburgh Area (£12.21+ per hour) Location: Edinburgh and surrounding areas Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour + holiday pay & overtime opportunities Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing / Full-Time & Part-Time available About the Role We're currently recruiting reliable, hardworking Kitchen Porters to join busy kitchens across the Edinburgh area. You'll play a key role in supporting chefs and front-of-house teams to keep operations running smoothly in restaurants, hotels, catering venues and staff canteens.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and cutlery efficiently and safely.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation as required.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are always met.
• Handle waste disposal and recycling in line with site procedures.
• Support infection control and safe food-handling practices in care home and healthcare settings.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, or Cleaner in hospitality or care environments is desirable but not essential.
• A current PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) certificate is highly advantageous, or willingness to apply for one – having a PVG makes you eligible for care home placements and demonstrates your suitability for working with vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

What We Offer ✅ Competitive pay starting from £12.21 per hour, with potential for higher rates depending on placement.

✅ Flexible working hours – day, evening, and weekend shifts available.

✅ Weekly pay and accrued holiday entitlement.

✅ Opportunities for ongoing work in both hospitality and care settings.

✅ Friendly and supportive management team.

How to Apply If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready to take on a vital role supporting kitchens across Edinburgh, we'd love to hear from you!

colin.rae@search.co.uk Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.