Kitchen Porter
KITCHEN PORTER- 40 HOURS (Christmas Temp) -Edinburgh
Do you enjoy supporting your team?Do you like working in a positive dynamic?
Are you passionate about the hospitality industry?
If YES, we may have the role for you…
Luxury Department Store Harvey Nichols is searching for a Kitchen Porter to join them in its thriving Restaurant based in our Edinburgh store. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.
As the Kitchen Porter, you will work 40 hours a week during the festive period.
How we reward your hard work…
Being part of Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as;- Up to 20% off fashion
- Up to 20% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
- 20% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
- Clothing allowance
- Competitive service charge (TRONC)
- Paid overtime
These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!
About the role…As a kitchen porter, you will be helping to ensure our team have the support they need to fulfil duties of providing a customer with 5* experience. You will:
- To prepare the dishwasher machine, ensuring a fast and efficient return of crockery and cutlery
- To ensure potwash runs smoothly and is manned at all times during service.
- To collect any dirty utensils (i.e. pans, trays) from kitchen and return clean to the correct place
- To ensure that all equipment, crockery, cutlery etc is kept clean and cared for to reduce breakages and damage to stock
- Working together with a team
We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and food and are looking for something uniquely different.
- Have you done something like this before?
- As kitchen porter you will ideally have a successful background with proven experience within the kitchen.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- Passion for hospitality and keeping up to date with latest trends.
Where do I sign?
If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 2 months
Pay: £11.44-£11.45 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (required)
- Serving: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Edinburgh (required)
Work Location: In person