The Meikleour Arms is looking for a Kitchen Porter for their award winning country inn and restaurant (AA BEST GUEST ACCOMMODATION 2022, AA BEST PUB SCOTLAND 2019)
The Meikleour Arms (4 Star Gold, 1 Rosette) has been in the same country estate for 200 years and is at the centre of the beautiful village of Meikleour near Blairgowrie. It is a high-end small country hotel attracting a varied customer base all year long: locals, salmon anglers, golfers, shooting parties and holiday makers.
Job description: The Kitchen Porter is an essential part of the kitchen and you must be comfortable working within a team under time pressure. The main duties are: collect and wash up pots and pans, operate the dishwasher. Ensure that basic cleaning jobs are carried out as quickly as possible. Clean food preparation areas and equipment, in addition to crockery and cutlery following the correct protocols. Unload food and equipment deliveries. Basic food preparations for which you will receive training.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Our hotel can be a dynamic working environment and requires its staff to enjoy working as part of a team: punctuality, enthusiasm, team spirit and stamina are all key.
• Meikleour Arms Hotel is in a rural area with limited public transport, particularly on weekends. There are buses through the village for a finish after 6 pm. Please do not apply if you don’t have your own transport to get to us.
• To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £15.13 per hour

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Perth PH2 6FB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own transport (there is NO bus after 6pm)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 14/07/202

• Assist in food preparation by washing, chopping, and organising ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas, including dishwashing and sanitising surfaces.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff by ensuring timely delivery of supplies and ingredients.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and service efficiency.
  Hourly pay = £15.13/hour (£13.50/hour rate+ holiday pay = £15.13) and in addition you will receive tips from around £1.50/hour (tips from an HRMC compliant Tronc system).
  That means a package more than £16/hour which reflects how much we value and expect from our Kitchen Porter.