Part time Catering Assistant

Equans Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ publicholidays

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is recruiting for a Part Time Catering Assistant to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, on a permanent basis. The role is 20 hours per week with a salary of £14,237.90 per annum and a benefits package.

Typical shift pattern is Monday – Friday 14:30-18:30, with requirements including a DS Basic check. The position includes a broad range of benefits, training opportunities and employee support programmes.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• To provide and maintain food & beverage services to customers, and to assist in all general duties including food preparation and cleaning.
• To assist with all aspects of food preparation and presentation in accordance with current food legislation.
• To prepare and serve food as directed by the Catering Services Manager and Assistant Catering Services Manager.
• To assist the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Services Manager with the day to day running of the site, and carry out general catering duties as directed by the Management team.

Skills

Previous catering experience

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Equans is recruiting for a Part Time Catering Assistant to join our team in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, EH16 4SA on a permanent basis working 20 hours per week. On offer is salary of £14,237.90 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

Monday – Friday 14:30-18:30

This role includes a DS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential

What will you deliver?

• To provide and maintain food & beverage services to customers, and to assist in all general duties including food preparation and cleaning.


• To assist with all aspects of food preparation and presentation in accordance with current food legislation.


• To prepare and serve food as directed by the Catering Services Manager and Assistant Catering Services Manager.


• To assist the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Services Manager with the day to day running of the site, and carry out general catering duties as directed by the Management team.

What We Offer.

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) (pro rata)


• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary


• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers


• Gym membership discounts


• Cycle to work scheme


• Holiday purchase scheme


• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year


• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes


• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme


• Access to our growing employee networks


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Previous catering experience


• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme