Grade UE02: £22,995 - £23,350 plus a 15% Premium Band for flexible working

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE)

Full-Time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends

Open-ended (permanent)





The Opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen to join The University of Edinburgh catering department as a Commis chef.

The role will be based at our newest catering unit - Edinburgh Futures Institute at Edinburgh’s Old Royal Infirmary building. This much-loved historic building is being carefully renovated, extended and upgraded to form a major interdisciplinary institute, the largest of its kind in the UK.

The Edinburgh Futures Institute Houses Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard, a modern restaurant and a busy food to go outlet featuring seasonal on trend exciting food, and we are now looking to strengthen our food team.

As a Commis Chef, you will assist the senior chefs in preparation of all food items from our restaurant and gab and go menus. You will work as part of a team in the efficient delivery of our food offer to our students, staff and external guests throughout the year



Your skills and attributes for success:

A willingness to work hard and learn.
Minimum of one year’s kitchen experience as a commis chef
The ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
An excellent team player.
Exceptional customer service.
Self-motivation and passion for developing your career.