Catering Assistant

TieTalent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,350 - 26,093; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

17.6% employer pension contribution

Learning and development

Job summary

A catering service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment. You will serve meals and refreshments, support various events, and maintain high cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in catering or hospitality and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexibility with shifts across 5 over 7 days and pays between £23,350 and £26,093 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service in a busy environment.
• High standards of personal hygiene.
• Flexibility to cover holidays and events.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and refreshments to students, staff, and visitors.
• Support various events including weddings and conferences.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Prepare and serve barista-style drinks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Catering Assistant role at TieTalent.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic catering environment? This hands-on, customer-facing role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and ideally a background in catering or hospitality.

What Youll Be Doing

• Serving meals, snacks, and refreshments to students, staff, and visitors
• Supporting a variety of events including weddings, conferences, and corporate functions
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Operating tills
• Preparing and serving barista-style drinks
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Youll work a range of daily 7-hour shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday; may include evenings and weekends on a 5 over 7 contract with notice
• Flexibility to work at other campuses to meet departmental needs

What Were Looking For

• Experience in catering or food service in a busy environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High standards of personal hygiene and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to cover holidays, absences, and special events
• Barista training or willingness to learn

Benefits

• Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays) and option to purchase additional leave
• Employer pension contributions of 17.6%
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to join staff inclusion and support networks
• Access to Vivup benefits platform with discounts

Details

• Permanent full-time - 5 over 7 days (flexible shifts including weekends)
• Grade 2 £23,350 - £26,093 + 3% flexibility incentive
• Closing date: 10 September
• Interviews: 26 September

Edinburgh Napier is committed to an inclusive environment and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. The University cannot sponsor Skilled Worker visas; international applicants must demonstrate a right to work in the UK.