Catering Assistant — Flexible Hours, Welcoming Service

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is hiring a Catering Assistant in Edinburgh. You will deliver high-quality, friendly catering services to students and staff, with flexible shifts and occasional weekend work.

Key duties include food preparation support, operating tills, stock management and maintaining hygiene standards. The role requires good English, reliability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent customer service with a professional and courteous approach.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for dealing with students, colleagues and visitors.
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a catering environment.
• Proficient use of English to follow verbal and written instructions and queries.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with professional catering service to students, staff and visitors across all areas.
• Prepare and perform pre-service activities before outlets or events.
• Operate tills and handle payments (cash, card, contactless).
• Replenish, clean and service vending machines as trained.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and stock counting.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English language

Fast-paced

Physical stamina

Tools

Catering equipment

Job description

Heriot-Watt University is hiring a Catering Assistant in Edinburgh. You will deliver high-quality, friendly catering services to students and staff, with flexible shifts and occasional weekend work.

Key duties include food preparation support, operating tills, stock management and maintaining hygiene standards. The role requires good English, reliability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.