General Assistant

Aramark; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

On-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK at Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh is seeking a General Assistant to support day-to-day operations by serving food and beverages, handling till work, and maintaining dining and kitchen areas. You will contribute to a high standard of customer service and report to on-site management.

The role is permanent, part-time (25 hours per week) with Monday–Friday shifts and occasional weekends. Eligible to work in the UK with 3+ years residency is required, along with security checks; training

Qualifications

• Previous customer facing / food service experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Stock rotation, cleaning dining/kitchen areas, and front/back of house upkeep.
• Operate the till and process cash/card payments; upsell products.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Cleaning

Tools

POS system

Job description

Location: Dreghorn Barracks, Collinton, Edinburgh EH13 9QW
Pay rate:£12.71 per hour
Contract type:Permanent,part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday with occasional weekends
Shifts times: 0900 – 1400 and 1000 – 1500

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a General Assistant in their Defence sector to be a part of our integral team at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh.

As a General Assistant, you will support day-to-day operations by serving food and beverages to our customers, alongside till work, cleaning dining and kitchen areas and supporting both front and back of house areas. You will provide excellent customer service and report to the General Manager on site.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

• Free uniform and on-site parking.
• You will have access to Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

What you’ll do:

• You will be serving food and beverages to customers, ensuring all health and safety protocols are adhered to, and excellent customer service is always provided.
• Stocking up, stock rotation, facing up, spot cleaning, cleaning dining and serving areas, both front and back of house.
• Operating the till and processing cash and card payments, ensuring you process any financial records accordingly. You will also be serving on the food counters and upselling products/sizes.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous customer facing / food service experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
• For this role you must be 18+.
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role
• Must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

Ifyou’reready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day,

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proudDisability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.