Commis Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time kitchen staff member to prepare dishes, maintain hygiene standards, and assist in kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, good time management skills, and is flexible to work various shifts, enhancing customer experience. Competitive salary and various team perks are offered.

Benefits

£250 cash incentives for referrals

Meals provided on shift

Discounted/free use of leisure facilities

Free parking

Opportunities for personal development

Annual holidays with options to buy extra

Pension enrollment

Qualifications

• Passionate and eager to learn, with a positive attitude.
• Friendly and caring, able to work well in a team.
• Ambitious and hardworking, maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes timely and to standard.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards.
• Report maintenance issues in the kitchen.
• Control waste and ensure proper storage.

Skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Flexible to work various shifts

Good command of English

Job description

Job Ref:

AM14635

Branch:

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Location:

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, Edinburgh

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Contract type:

Casual

Hours:

Part Time

Shift pattern:

14.00 - 22.30, 07.00 - 15.30

Hours per week:

0

Posted date:

31/07/2025

Closing date:

16/08/2025

Would you like to work for a company that offers:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend (T&Cs apply)
• Long service recognition, cash bonuses, and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up

Team benefits include:

• Meals provided on shift
• Sales incentives and rewards
• Discounted/free use of leisure facilities
• Free parking
• Discounted or free hotel stays, including free stays as rewards
• Opportunities for personal development and fully funded apprenticeships (T&Cs apply)
• Annual holidays including bank holidays, with options to buy extra
• Pension enrollment

Ideal candidate profile:

• Passionate, eager to learn, positive attitude
• Friendly, caring, team player
• Ambitious, hardworking, with high standards
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Resilient, creative, able to multitask and work under pressure
• Good command of English for communication with kitchen team
• Flexible to work mornings, afternoons/evenings, and weekends
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences

About the role:

• Prepare dishes timely and to standard
• Know the menu and responsibilities
• Maintain high food hygiene standards
• Ensure HACCP and COSHH compliance
• Control waste and ensure proper storage
• Report maintenance issues
• Ensure kitchen readiness for service
• Follow company procedures and audit requirements
• Participate in stock, order, and audit procedures
• Assist in training and development

Overlooking the Royal Mile, this modern hotel in a Victorian building is close to Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Castle. It features contemporary rooms, a grill restaurant, a chic bar, a fitness room, and multiple meeting spaces, including a ballroom with city views.