Kitchen Assistants at Heritage Portfolio - 49 North Fort Street Summary
Heritage Portfolio are looking for talented and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join the team based at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with the day-to-day preparation and smooth running of the kitchen. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety while working as part of a busy and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen duties
- Washing and cleaning equipment, utensils and work areas
- Supporting chefs and other kitchen staff as required
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy and organised
- Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
- Receiving, storing and rotating food deliveries where required
- Helping with general kitchen duties to ensure service runs smoothly
About You
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Organised and able to work in a busy environment
- Positive, flexible and willing to learn
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential , as full training can be provided
Package Description
- 12.71 per hour, paid weekly
- Casual hours available across the week
- Excellent training & development opportunities
- Opportunity to get involved across the wider business during peak times
Main Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the BOH team with cleaning duties, including washing equipment and utensils, ensuring sufficient equipment is available for production and service
- Maintain cleanliness across all production areas, adhering to company policies and high hygiene standards
- Assist the Chef team with food preparation and event packing, including peeling and chopping vegetables, weighing ingredients, and gathering required equipment and supplies
- Provide support to chefs during food service at venues, ensuring smooth and professional delivery
- Carry out end-of-day cleaning tasks to maintain excellent hygiene standards in kitchen and storage areas, in line with food safety regulations
- Assist the stores team with organising deliveries, checking stock, and ensuring all food safety procedures are followed during storage
Ideal Candidate
- Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Understanding of food hygiene standards
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