General Assistant

Northern Europe; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes available

Career progression within a global org

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a part-time General Service Assistant for Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh. You will join a busy military catering and hospitality environment and support food service, customer service, and cash handling.

We offer flexibility with Tuesday and Thursday shifts, access to benefits, training, and progression opportunities within a global organisation. A BPSS clearance is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and professional approach to work
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and service
• Delivering excellent customer service to customers and guests
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions
• Replenishing service areas and food counters
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting kitchen porter duties as required
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Supporting the wider team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the service

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a General Service Assistant to join our team at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, EH13 9QW. This is a fantastic opportunity for a flexible and enthusiastic individual looking for a part‑time role within a busy military catering and hospitality environment.

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour
• Zero hour contract
• Regular working days of Tuesday and Thursday
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with food preparation and service
• Delivering excellent customer service to customers and guests
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions
• Replenishing service areas and food counters
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting kitchen porter duties as required
• Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Supporting the wider team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the service

Qualifications

About you

• Previous catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and professional approach to work
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards

Additional Information

Important Requirements

• Successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance prior to commencing employment.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.