Chef

EQUANS; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Chef to join their team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This full-time, permanent role requires working 37.5 hours per week, offering a salary of £28,011 per annum. Key responsibilities include producing safe and nutritious food in compliance with food regulations. Candidates must possess Level 2 Food Safety certification and have a strong catering background. The role offers various benefits including paid leave, life cover, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Food safety and Hygiene plus food standard agency Allergen Training.
• Strong background and work experience in Catering.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver safe, hygienic, and nutritious food.
• Meet food hygiene legislation and Company’s Food Safety Policy.
• Manage kitchen operations under the Head Chef.

Skills

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene

Strong background in Catering

Leadership Skills

Ability to work in a diverse environment

Education

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certification

Job description

Equans is recruiting for a Chef to join our team in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, EH16 4SA

Full time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. Salary £28,011 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

5 over 7 days
7.5 hours per day
37.5 hours per week
2 weekends per month
This role includes a DS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential

What will you deliver?

Reporting to the Head Chef/Senior Chef you produce and deliver food which is safe, hygienic, nutritious and of the highest possible quality for Staff and Visitors. The service will meet the requirements of food hygiene legislation, the Company’s Food Safety Policy, and the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and national standards as dictated by the government’s national plan.

What we can offer you?

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programme

Who are we looking for?

Must have level 2 Food safety and Hygiene plus food standard agency Allergen Training

Strong background and work experience in Catering.

• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Excels at operating in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Open to direction and commitment to get the job done
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organisation.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Persuasive with details and facts.
• Strong Leadership Skills with a proven track record and experience in similar role for at least 2 years
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. Our ambition is to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers. As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. Should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents and Young Professionals.