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SalaryUE04 £23,144 to £25,138 per annum plus 15% Premium Band for flexible working.
(A revised salary range for this grade of £24,533 to £27,181 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
Accommodation, Catering and Events – Corporate Services Group - EFI
Open ended , full time (35 hours per week)
Positions X 2
An opportunity has arisen to join The University of Edinburgh catering department as a Junior Sous Chef.
The opportunity
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 Sous Chef, you will assist the head chef in leading the kitchen 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 keen eye for attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- An excellent team player.
- Exceptional customer service. Self-motivation and passion for developing your career.
What do we offer?
- Discounts and benefits on Gym Membership, Food and Drink, Entertainment, Health and Wellbeing, Motoring Services and many more.
- Variety of shift patterns with a degree of flexibility. Career development opportunities.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £23,144 - £25,138 plus 15% Premium Band. (A revised salary range for this grade of £24,533 to £27,181 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- Career development opportunities.
- We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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