10069 - Commis Chef

Commis Chef - EFI
Accommodation, Catering and Events – Corporate Services Group - EFI
UE02 £21,900 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £21,978 to £22,134 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024) plus 15% Premium Band for flexible working
Contract Type - Open ended
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week
Positions X 3
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. In preparation for the opening of a new and exciting catering offer, located both within an historical ward and new created spaces, we are now looking to appoint our new food team.
The Edinburgh Futures Institute will house a modern restaurant and a busy food to go outlet featuring seasonal on trend exciting food.
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.
As part of a world-changing, world-leading University, we provide an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
What do we look for?
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.