Kitchen Porter at Heritage Portfolio

Hospitality & Tourism
Midlothian
August 15, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job introduction

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be the backbone of our kitchen operation, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. Your work helps our chefs deliver outstanding food and service every day.

No two days are the same, with a mix of café service, events and busy visitor periods throughout the year.

What you’ll do

  • Maintaining excellent cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas
  • Washing dishes, utensils, pots and pans efficiently to a high standard
  • Keeping kitchen equipment, work surfaces and floors clean and sanitised
  • Assisting chefs with basic food preparation, including peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients
  • Disposing of waste correctly while following recycling and sustainability procedures
  • Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods
  • Following all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
  • Completing daily cleaning schedules and reporting any maintenance or hygiene concerns

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Hard-working, reliable and punctual
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • A great team player with good communication skills
  • Positive, enthusiastic and willing to learn
  • Able to follow instructions and maintain high standards
  • Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays

  • Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is helpful but not essential. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide the support you need to succeed.

Why Sodexo?

Join our exciting new partnership between Edinburgh Zoo and Heritage Portfolio, where exceptional hospitality meets one of Scotland’s most iconic visitor attractions. Every day is different, and you’ll play an important role in helping create memorable experiences for thousands of visitors.

Whether you’re looking to build a career in hospitality or simply enjoy working in a busy, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Kitchen Porter – Edinburgh Zoo
  • £12.71 per hour

  • Free Parking

  • Free staff meal and break
  • Work in a dynamic and supportive kitchen
  • Progression and development opportunities
  • Work in an iconic Edinburgh Venue

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