Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

At Heritage Portfolio, we believe exceptional food is at the heart of every memorable event. Our award-winning chefs craft seasonal, locally sourced menus, balancing tradition with innovation.

We pride ourselves on sustainability, provenance, and creativity, ensuring each menu is as conscious as it is delicious.

As part of our fabulous back of house team, you will be delivering outstanding service supporting the chefs and logistics team at some of Edinburgh's best venues, including magnificent stately homes, iconic city buildings, museums, galleries, and even a palace!

This type of work is a great way to learn new skills, develop up the ranks, meet new people, explore Edinburgh, and work around university or other employment commitments. Shifts vary each week dependent on our event schedule, which means you can book in for as much or as little work as you want.

What's in it for you:

1. Exciting Atmosphere: Work at some of Scotland's most iconic venues.
2. Reward and Recognition Program: We truly value our team members. We celebrate your hard work and dedication with special incentives, rewards, and appreciation.
3. Career Growth: We offer a variety of opportunities to develop and advance within the hospitality industry.
4. Vibrant Team Culture: Work alongside a dynamic team dedicated to providing outstanding service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
5. Online Booking App: Select when and where you would like to work.

Refer a friend scheme with unlimited friends - you can earn money for each person you refer!

What you'll need:

1. Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, so it's important to have a positive, approachable attitude. You'll need strong communication skills with the ability to demonstrate great teamwork!
2. Great attention to detail and punctuality.
3. 18+ due to licensing restrictions.
4. Previous experience in a similar setting.

When you join our team at Heritage Portfolio, you will have the opportunity to work at our other venues across Scotland.

Package Description:

1. £11.44ph, (increasing to £12.21 from April) paid weekly, accruing holiday pay as you work.
2. Reward and Recognition Program - We celebrate your hard work and dedication with special incentives, rewards, and appreciation.
3. Online booking App - Select shifts to suit.
4. Refer a friend scheme with unlimited friends - you can earn money for each person you refer!

About The Company:

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional in-house café services in some of Britain's leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, and the Portrait Gallery, as well as private parties, weddings, and prestigious events for which we are honoured to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Supplier of Catering Services.

Our mantra is 'Never standing still' and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore, we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.