Company: Compass Group
Location: Edinburgh
Posted: May 4th, 2026
Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams – We are recruiting a Commis Chef for a prestigious new city centre office development in Edinburgh.
Rate of Pay: £30,400 per annum
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday Daytime)
Location: Edinburgh, EH3
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing high-quality food for breakfast and lunch services, catering for around 1,200 employees
Supporting the Head Chef in managing and developing a team of 11 chefs
Delivering a varied food offer including Classic British, European and Global Fusion dishes, along with pizza, pasta, deli and street food concepts
Recording and reducing food waste levels
Supporting with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
Complying with Health & Safety regulations
What we are looking for:
Be passionate about world-class food and customer service
Have experience in a similar role
Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
Have a flexible approach to working
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Family friendly support
A holiday purchase scheme
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
Volunteering days
Recognition schemes and people award
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers