Commis Chef

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

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh seeks Commis Chefs for their Catering Department at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. This full-time role involves providing meals in a busy setting, rewarding flexibility and teamwork, with competitive benefits and a commitment to equality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Basic Food Service Knowledge.
• Flexibility.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Experience of working in a successful team.

Skills

Basic Food Service Knowledge

Flexibility

Excellent Communication skills

Experience of working in a successful team

Job description

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Job Description

Grade UE02: £22,995 to £23,028 per annum plus 5% Premium Band for flexible working

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

Vacancies available: 2

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for Commis Chefs to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department. The role will be based at our largest catering unit the John McIntyre Conference Centre located within Pollock halls.

Job Description

Grade UE02: £22,995 to £23,028 per annum plus 5% Premium Band for flexible working

Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) / JMCC Kitchen

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

Open-ended (permanent)

Vacancies available: 2

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for Commis Chefs to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department. The role will be based at our largest catering unit the John McIntyre Conference Centre located within Pollock halls.

The John McIntyre Centre is a 650-seater buffet restaurant that provides approximately 28,000 meals each week during our student period and also provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to our commercial guests’ year-round.

The annual salary for this post is £22,995 - £23,028 plus 5% premium band for flexible working.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• Basic Food Service Knowledge.
• Flexibility.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Experience of working in a successful team.
  
  

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
  
  

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 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 a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
  
  

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

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

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 27 June 2025.

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About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About The Team

Accommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events.

Please visit our website for further information.

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