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!
📧 Send your CV to (url removed)
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
Salary description
£12.21 - £13.00 per hour