Kitchen Team Member — Training, Growth & Perks

Code and Destiny Student; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

On-the-job training

Career opportunities across CoDE and D

Free stays with up to 5 complimentaryN

Friends & family discount up to 30%

Birthday voucher

Discounted local experiences

Free hot drink on shift

Team socials and activities

One paid volunteering day each year

Shared gratuities

Summer KPI incentives

Sales commission for tours

Job summary

John’s Coffee House & Tavern sits inside CODE The Court, our boutique capsule hotel just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Kitchen Team Member to join us, with no requirement for chef-level experience.

This practical, hands-on role involves preparing food, keeping the kitchen organised, supporting service and ensuring every item meets our standards. Training will be provided, and you’ll work as part of a supportive CODE and Destiny Student team.

Qualifications

• You don’t need to be a chef or have years of experience.
• If you’re dependable, enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to learn, we’ll give you the training you need.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients and food ready for service.
• Making and presenting dishes from our menu.
• Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Keeping prep areas, work surfaces and kitchen equipment clean.
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment as required.
• Making sure food is labelled, dated and stored correctly.
• Following food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety procedures.
• Checking use-by dates and rotating stock correctly.
• Putting away food and kitchen deliveries.
• Keeping fridges, freezers and food storage areas clean and organised.
• Supporting the team during busy breakfast, evening and group services.
• Letting the Duty Manager know about low stock, damaged equipment or maintenance issues.
• Helping keep the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for the next service.
• Completing the training provided by CODE.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

John’s Coffee House & Tavern sits inside CODE The Court, our boutique capsule hotel just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Kitchen Team Member to join us, with no requirement for chef-level experience.

This practical, hands-on role involves preparing food, keeping the kitchen organised, supporting service and ensuring every item meets our standards. Training will be provided, and you’ll work as part of a supportive CODE and Destiny Student team.