Catering Assistant

ENGINEERINGUK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A permanent Catering Assistant position is available at a primary school in Edinburgh. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Opportunities for advancement

Fully funded leadership programs

At least 24 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits like gym discounts

Two Social Impact Days annually

Support for new parents and carers

Membership to diversity networks

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, friendly and approachable.
• Highly organized, responsible, efficient.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and drinks, including vegetables and snacks.
• Cook simple foods and transport meals.
• Clean the kitchen and handle cash transactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Sector: Catering and Hospitality | Role: Assistant | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

We are excited to offer a Permanent Catering Assistant position at our Edinburgh schools' contract in Pirniehall Primary School, 4 West Pilton Crescent, Edinburgh EH4 4HP.

Hours: 12 Hours Per week (Shift pattern: Monday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our school's account, delivering essential services that positively impact the UK education sector.

Our team creates high-quality learning environments, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance for inspiring teachers and enabling students to gain valuable skills and qualifications.

We partner with our clients and end-users to deliver high-standard 24/7 services with minimal disruption to school operations.

What you will do:

• Prepare food and drinks, including vegetables and snacks
• Cook simple foods, including heating and reconstituting convenience foods and vegetables
• Transport and serve meals, including packing and unpacking food into containers
• Wash up and clear away equipment
• Handle cash transactions
• Clean the kitchen, its surroundings, and equipment

What you will bring:

• Highly organized, responsible, efficient, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills, friendly and approachable, with a positive work ethic
• Willingness to learn and support others

We welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you have most but not all skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may offer development or training opportunities.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must undergo an enhanced PVG check before starting employment. Please inform us of any questions or concerns upfront.

Why join Amey?

We offer long-term stable contracts, allowing you to plan your career. Our Platinum status by Investors in People reflects our dedication to supporting our employees. Whether starting your career, returning to work, or bringing expertise, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits include:

• Remuneration: Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement, e.g., Catering Team Leader/Manager
• Training Opportunities: Fully funded leadership programs and personal development
• Holidays: At least 24 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Pension: Generous scheme with employer contributions
• Flexible benefits: Insurance, Cycle2Work, gym discounts
• Exclusive Discounts: Retail, healthcare, and more via our online portal
• Community Engagement: Two Social Impact Days annually for volunteering and fundraising
• Family Policies: Support for new parents and carers
• Diversity Networks: Membership to support and connect diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and facilities, committed to sustainable development and impactful work across the UK and internationally.

For more information, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance & Diversity

We embrace diversity and welcome applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee interviews for qualified candidates with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for support or adjustments during recruitment.

Apply today! Please note, we may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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