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KITCHEN PORTER - EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE - UPTO £15PH

Salary Range
£15 - £15
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking for diligent Kitchen Porter to join our team here in Edinburgh. You will have the highest attention to detail and focus on cleanliness and organisation. Assisting our kitchen teams and playing a key role in helping the chefs deliver on time, every time.

As a Kitchen Porter in our business, your responsibilities will include…

  • Use of dishwasher for cleaning of all cooking equipment, including pots, pans and other utensils.
  • Cleaning of all crockery and cutlery.
  • Cleaning of all kitchen areas; storage areas, outside areas and food preparation areas.
  • Clean of the kitchen fully on a nightly basis, leaving it sparkling for the next day.
  • Maintaining the safety, speed and cleanliness of pot wash area at all times.
  • Keep work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised.
  • Assisting with deliveries and rotation of stock.
  • Storing all crockery, cutlery, equipment accurately and safely.

· Ensuring the safe removal, segregation and storage of all recycling materials

  • Some minor food preparation duties.
  • All other duties as an when required by Head Chef/Kitchen Manager on Duty

An ideal Kitchen Porter will…

  • Basic English preferred.
  • A fast learner with interest in kitchen work.
  • Willing to take direction and work unsupervised when required.
  • Ability to work in a busy environment, and stand for a length of time.
  • Interest in Health & Safety and abiding by rules.
  • Patience and good listening skills.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Be able to carry and lift heavy objects safely, and comfortably.

And finally, what we offer…

We offer a challenging yet fun training programme which includes management development programmes and the ability to learn and progress from day one.

But it’s not all work and no play, our venues in Edinburgh are also fantastic for meeting new people and making new friends! Excellent staff benefits, incentives and fantastic tips are just some things you can look forward to.

We use Flow Online Training modules as part of our award-winning staff training. Each training module has a final, certificated exam and on completion. Opportunities to progress to chef level and management within our growing company.

So, if you think you have what it takes to work with one of Edinburgh’s leading hospitality operators – hit apply now.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Dishwashers & Kitchen Porters: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WHISKI BAR KP

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for KITCHEN PORTER - EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE - UPTO £15PH roles across Whiski Bar & Restaurant's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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