Catering Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and family

Retirement planning support

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering Day

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Edinburgh's Old Town is seeking a Part-Time Catering Assistant to contribute to a welcoming dining experience. You will support the Restaurant Supervisor with food preparation, presentation and service, while ensuring high standards and adherence to company procedures.

You’ll be part of a busy catering team, delivering friendly customer service, handling till duties and stock checks, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional approach with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Previous food handling experience in catering, hospitality or food service.
• Basic food hygiene certificate or experience in a standards-driven environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Assist with food preparation, presentation and service.
• Serve food and beverages, including coffee, with friendly service.
• Set up service areas, replenish stock, clear tables and clean catering areas.
• Support daily operations, including till duties, cash handling and stock checks.
• Work with colleagues and follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food handling

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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Are you passionate about great customer service and enjoy working as part of a friendly team? We're looking for a Part-Time Catering Assistant to join our team in Edinburgh'sOld Town, helping create a welcoming dining experience for ourcustomers.

You’ll support the Restaurant Supervisor with food preparation, presentation and service, ensuring high standards are maintained and all company procedures and contract requirements are followed. If you’re reliable, enthusiastic and enjoy workingin a busy catering environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness, following company, client and legal requirements.
• Assist with food preparation, presentation and service, ensuring dietary requirements and allergen procedures are followed.
• Serve food and beverages, including barista-made coffees, while delivering friendly and professional customer service.
• Set up service areas, replenish stock, clear tables and clean catering areas to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Support daily operations, including till duties, cash handling, stock checks and special functions as required.
• Work closely with colleagues, complete required training and follow company policies and procedures.

What you bring:

• A friendly, professional approach with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Previous food handling experience, ideally within catering, hospitality or food service.
• An understanding of health and safety procedures and the importance of maintaining high standards.
• Good personal hygiene, a professional appearance and attention to detail.
• A basic food hygiene certificate or experience working in a standards-driven environment would be an advantage.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo ismore than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger.You’ll join a team that values your contribution, supports your development andempowers you to make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paid Volunteering Day

Join Sodexo as a

CateringAssistant in Edinburgh's Old Town,where you'll help deliver great food, friendly service and positive experiencesfor customers and guests every day!