Store and Stock Room Administrator

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Store and Stock Room Administrator for the Catering Department. This full-time position requires candidates with basic kitchen knowledge and an understanding of stock control systems. You will support the operational delivery of services in a vibrant setting, contributing to the experience of students and commercial guests.

Benefits

Comprehensive Staff Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen knowledge required.
• Understanding of catering stock and control systems is essential.
• Must be flexible and possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational service delivery to students and commercial guests.
• Ensure effective stock control and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the catering team to meet service demands.

Skills

Basic kitchen knowledge

Understanding of catering stock and control systems

Excellent team player

Flexibility

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

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Job Description

per annum, pro-rata if part-time

Corporate Services Group / Accommodation, Catering and Events / JMCC Kitchen

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

An opportunity has arisen to join The University of Edinburgh Catering Department.

Job Description

Salary UE03: £23,414 to £25,448 per annum, pro-rata if part-time

Corporate Services Group / Accommodation, Catering and Events / JMCC Kitchen

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

An opportunity has arisen 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 Conference Centre is a 500-seater buffet style restaurant that provides approximately 28,000 meals per week during our student period and breakfast, lunch and dinner to our commercial guests year-round.

As a Store and Stock Room Administrator, you will support the operational service delivery to our students and commercial guests throughout the year.

As part of a world-changing, world-leading University, we provide an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £23,414 to £25,448 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• Basic kitchen knowledge.
• An understanding of catering stock and control systems.
• An excellent team player.
• Flexibility and excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivation and passion for developing your career.
• Ability to drive.
  
  

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Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
  
  

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

• A 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 17 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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