Commis Chef - EFI - The University of Edinburgh - 18617

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. 

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. 

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.

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Commis Chef to be part of our team at Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard, based at the iconic Edinburgh Future’s Institute, in the heart of the Meadows. Canopy provides a busy Grab & Go style café service, where all the products are made fresh daily in house. A 70-cover restaurant serving up brunch 6 days per week and dinner 3 days per week, focusing on seasonal, Scottish ingredients, whilst also provides delivered hospitality and event catering to the clients in the building. This complex operation, with so much going on, is the perfect opportunity for a Commis Chef looking to take the next step in their career development. 

Reporting to the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager, the Commis Chef will assist in the preparation and service of food in the restaurant, café and delivered hospitality side of the business. Main responsibilities include; preparing a range of grab and go items and delivered hospitality meals to pre-set recipes and supporting the sous chefs and CDPs to deliver fantastic quality brunch and dinner dishes to restaurant diners. This complex operation, with so much going on, is the perfect opportunity for a commis chef looking for the next step in their development. 

The successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver the brand standards and exceed the customer’s expectations. You will demonstrate fantastic attention to detail and a passion for food. You will currently be working in a similar role within a catering environment. 

It is essential to be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.

At ACE our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well and impact our local communities.’ Our values drive everything we do, therefore ask yourself: 

• Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference? 
• Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team? 
• Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do? 
• Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP?
• Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life? 

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Interesting work. 
• Good salary / pay rates. 
• Responsibility and autonomy. 

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 

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. 

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.   

Interviews will be held 1 week after closing date.

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Accommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events.

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