Job Title: Kitchen Porter
Department: Catering & Hospitality
Location: Tynecastle Park & Myreside Pavilion, Edinburgh.
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent staff benefits.
Hours: Full-time, 46 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends.
Closing Date: 19th September 2024 (close of play)
Reporting to: Executive Head Chef
We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to work within the Catering & Hospitality Team at Tynecastle Park on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, have strong organizational skills and be able to work under pressure.
Heart of Midlothian is a Scottish Premiership Football Club and an Edinburgh institution with a proud 150-year heritage dating back to 1874. The remarkable transformation of facilities within the Club’s redeveloped stadium has put Tynecastle Park firmly on the map as the venue of choice for major conferences, exhibitions, and formal dinners as well as private events, weddings, Christmas parties and smaller family occasions. In addition, the Club has recently opened its doors to Tynecastle Park Hotel. The hotel, located inside Tynecastle Park Stadium, is the first of its kind in the UK, being solely owned and run by the football club. Therefore, this is an extremely exciting time to join our award-winning Catering & Hospitality Team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning to an exceptionally high standard around all areas of the kitchen.
• Collect and wash up pots and pans, crockery, and cutlery.
• Clean food preparation areas and equipment.
• Keep the storeroom tidy and organized.
• Ensure work surfaces, walls, and floors are clean and sanitized.
• Support chefs with food preparation.
• Assist with processing deliveries

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• Previous experience in a similar role. • Must be able to provide evidence of Legal Right to Work in the UK.
• Possess the relevant Elementary Food Hygiene qualification and experience of working a HACCP system (Desirable).
• Flexibility with weekly working patterns.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

How to apply: If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above, please send your CV to the email address provided.
Due to a high volume of applications, the advert may be closed earlier than the closing date stated above.
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND FULLY COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Kitchen Porter: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/09/2024
Reference ID: HMFC-KP0924