13080 - Commis Chef
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,995 to £23,350 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13080 |
Summary
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.
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.