13757- Commis Chef
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,547 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13757 |
Summary
Grade UE02: £24,547 per annum plus 5% Premium band for flexible working
CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.
We have a fantastic opportunity in our hotel kitchen team, part of the University of Edinburgh, and are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Commis chef.
Have you got a passion for food? Are you looking to progress your career within a world-class organisation and develop your culinary skills further? In this varied role, your key duties will include preparing and cooking food for breakfast and lunch service. You will work both by yourself and assist other chefs during your shift, ensuring high-quality dishes are served to all of our guests across our three properties, which have undergone significant investment and refurbishment.
This post is full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days including weekends.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Kitchen experience in a hospitality setting.
Prepare food for breakfast and lunch to the highest possible standards.
Take pride in delivering a memorable breakfast to hotel guests.
Ensure that all Health & safety requirements are met whilst on shift to ensure a safe environment is provided, and all our legal obligations are met.
Impeccable standards and an eye for detail.
Flexibility and a positive can-do attitude.
Continuously look to improve our standards, menu offering and deliver world-class hospitality.
Be an ambassador for our brand and catering operation.
CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.
We have a fantastic opportunity in our hotel kitchen team, part of the University of Edinburgh, and are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Commis chef.
Have you got a passion for food? Are you looking to progress your career within a world-class organisation and develop your culinary skills further? In this varied role, your key duties will include preparing and cooking food for breakfast and lunch service. You will work both by yourself and assist other chefs during your shift, ensuring high-quality dishes are served to all of our guests across our three properties, which have undergone significant investment and refurbishment.
This post is full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days including weekends.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Kitchen experience in a hospitality setting.
Prepare food for breakfast and lunch to the highest possible standards.
Take pride in delivering a memorable breakfast to hotel guests.
Ensure that all Health & safety requirements are met whilst on shift to ensure a safe environment is provided, and all our legal obligations are met.
Impeccable standards and an eye for detail.
Flexibility and a positive can-do attitude.
Continuously look to improve our standards, menu offering and deliver world-class hospitality.
Be an ambassador for our brand and catering operation.