Kitchen Porter

Job Reference

648427

Kitchen Porter

The Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh Airport

£14.83

09-03-2026

Full time kitchen porter vacancy to cover shifts between 04:00-23:00, please check transport links before applying. Shift length between 8-10 hours. We offer 4 day working week in the kitchen. All training and uniform will be provided. Due to working hours this position isn´t suitable for under 18s, please do not apply. Premium rate of an extra £1 per hour will be applied to hours worked between 00:00 and 05:59.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, hold a valid photographic  have checkable 5 year employment/education history.

We`re looking for fun, enthusiastic, passionate people to join our hard‑working teams. We recruit for personality and, as a UK top employer with an award‑winning training programme, we know that we can teach you the skills to succeed. What`s in it for you?

• a free meal and a drink, when working a four‑hour shift
• a 20% discount on food and soft drinks, when working; a 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests), when not working
• £1 extra per hour, for hours worked between midnight and 5.59am
• bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay
• availability of guaranteed‑hours contracts and variable‑hours contracts
• paid holiday
• free shares (after a qualifying period)
• loyalty reward scheme
• free airport parking while on duty

At a glance, your role is to deliver excellent customer service to make hungry and thirsty customers happy by supporting the day‑to‑day running of a busy kitchen. All will be discussed during the interview.

• washing dishes and cutlery
• cleaning kitchen equipment
• changing bins
• mopping/sweeping

All will be discussed during the interview.

Most Wetherspoon team leaders and managers started in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you’re looking to progress, we can support your development with:

• structured on‑the‑job training.
• apprenticeships and management academies.
• cross‑training into other areas (bar, floor, hotel).
• opportunities to move into team‑leader, kitchen‑shift‑leader and/or pub‑manager roles.

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

Under‑18s may attract a lower rate of pay, always in line with, but usually above, national guidelines.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

Read more about our kitchen associate role

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Monday to Saturday: 04:00 – 23:00;
Sunday: 04:00 – 23:30.