Commis Chef

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Edinburgh is seeking a Commis Chef to assist senior chefs in food preparation. This position offers an exciting and challenging environment, ideal for those with a passion for culinary arts and team collaboration. Applicants should have at least one year of kitchen experience and exceptional customer service skills. Join a diverse and vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s kitchen experience as a commis chef.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and passionate about career development.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with preparation of food items.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Grade UE02: £22,995 - £23,350 plus a 15% Premium Band for flexible working

Department: CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE)

Hours: Full-Time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends

Contract: Open-ended (permanent)

Opportunity

The University of Edinburgh catering department is seeking a Commis Chef. The role is based at our newest catering unit – Edinburgh Futures Institute at Edinburgh’s Old Royal Infirmary building. This historic building is being renovated and extended to form a major interdisciplinary institute, the largest of its kind in the UK. The Edinburgh Futures Institute Houses Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard comprise a modern restaurant and a busy food-to-go outlet with seasonal, on-trend, exciting food. We are looking to strengthen our food team.

As a Commis Chef, you will assist the senior chefs in the preparation of all food items for our restaurant and grab-and-go menus. You will work as part of a team to deliver our food offer to students, staff and external guests throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with preparation of all food items for restaurant and grab-and-go menus.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality food to students, staff and external guests year-round.

Qualifications and Attributes

• A willingness to work hard and learn.
• Minimum of one year’s kitchen experience as a commis chef
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
• Excellent team player.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Self-motivation and passion for developing your career.

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: CV.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, such as generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check the staff benefits page and use the reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to Work

Prior to employment, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on the right to work webpages. The University is unable to sponsor international workers in this role; international applicants will be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa unless they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key Dates

The closing date for applications is 7th October 2025. The closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT unless stated otherwise. If applying outside the UK, the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to the browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.