Catering Assistants
George Watson's College, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG
Salary :£13.45 per hour
Hours : 30 or 32.5 hours per week
Shifs : 5 days over 7 - Flexible working pattern
Contract: 37-week contract
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistants to join our team at George Watson's College.
You'll help deliver fresh, high-quality food and excellent customer service, working across food preparation, service, cleaning and events. The role also includes occasional evening and weekend work.
What You'll Do:
- Assist with food preparation, cooking and presentation, following our Fresh Food from Scratch ethos.
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service during meal and service periods.
- Replenish food and equipment and help ensure services run smoothly.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, food safety and health & safety.
- Take care when preparing food for allergens and special dietary requirements.
- Complete required records, including food temperatures, cleaning schedules and stock checks.
- Assist with cleaning kitchens, service areas and equipment to the required standard.
- Support the set-up, service and clear-down of school events and functions.
- Work positively with colleagues and raise any issues or concerns with the management team.
- Report accidents, incidents, damage, unfit food or other irregularities promptly.
- Attend training and follow all Sodexo and college policies and procedures.
- Be flexible to support evening, weekend and school holiday events when required.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by management.
- You will also contribute to maintaining high standards and achieving a successful Safeguard audit.
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, reliable and professional.
- Customer-focused with a positive approach to teamwork.
- Organised and able to work efficiently within agreed timescales.
- Able to work independently and use their initiative.
- Committed to high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
- Willing to learn, complete training and follow company procedures.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing service and event requirements.
- Previous catering or hospitality experience is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll join a team that values you, supports your wellbeing and provides opportunities to learn and develop.
Our benefits include:
- Unlimited access to online mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial support.
- Health and wellbeing app with rewards and access to a 24-hour virtual GP.
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings available 24/7.
- Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance.
- Access to the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible and supportive working environment.
- Competitive pay.
- Full training and protective uniform provided
Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?
Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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