Catering Assistant

Company: EQUANS
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Part‑time Catering Assistant – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Equans is recruiting for a part‑time Catering Assistant to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (EH16 4SA). The role is permanent, working 20 hours per week with an annual salary of £14,237.60. Benefits include paid annual leave, life cover, employee assistance, discounts, gym and cycle‑to‑work schemes, and learning opportunities.

Shift Pattern

Monday‑Friday 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Job Requirements

This role includes a Disclosure and Barring Service (DS) Basic check; successful completion is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and maintain food & beverage services to customers.
  • Assist with all general duties including food preparation and cleaning.
  • Ensure food preparation and presentation meet current food legislation.
  • Prepare and serve food as directed by the Catering Services Manager and Assistant Catering Services Manager.
  • Support the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Services Manager with day‑to‑day running of the site and carry out general catering duties as directed by the management team.

Benefits

  • Paid annual leave (+ public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and a personalised support programme

Qualifications

  • Previous catering experience
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Equal Opportunity

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026