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Chef/Cook (Monday to Friday)

Job details
Posting date: 28 April 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 May 2026
Location: Edinburgh, EH3 8NY
Company: Compass Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 216992

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Summary

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 Chef/Cook for a prestigious new city centre office development in Edinburgh.
Rate of Pay: £28,000 per annumWorking 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 

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