Kitchen Porter

We are currently looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our in-house catering team. We not only provide day catering for our students & staff but also cater for large business and hospitality events run within the University throughout the year., As a Kitchen Porter, you will support our existing team in the delivery of an effective Catering service to students, staff, and visitors to Edinburgh Napier University. The role mainly comprises the cleaning of equipment and the dishwasher area of the kitchen as well as supporting the chefs in ensuring the general cleanliness of the kitchen area and all of it equipment is kept to required standard.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, welcoming, customer-focused team within a flexible working environment.

Main duties include:

• Ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly by providing assistance to the chefs.


• Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and areas.


• Proper storage of food produce and upkeep of storage spaces.


• Checking in and storing deliveries of stock highlighting any discrepancies to the chefs
  
  We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who work well in a team environment and have a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. The successful candidate will be provided with full training in all aspects of the role to ensure you thrive in your new role., Disability Confident

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Located at our Craiglockhart campus, hours ranging mostly between 07:30-17:30, but there will be a requirement for occasional weekend and evening work for Events on site 5 days over 7 days when required.

Benefits We Offer

Salary: £21,840 + a 3% shift allowance

At ENU, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer other excellent benefits including:


• Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays)


• A generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 17.6%)


• Nationally agreed pay increases each year


• Various learning and development opportunities


• Discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts