Catering Assistant

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter.

We share a passion for hospitality; it’s at the foundation of everything we do. Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day. We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to support our operations across Scottish Camps in the Edinburgh area . This is a flexible zero hour contract role, ideal for someone looking for work on an as-needed basis while being part of a friendly and supportive catering team.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll play a key role in delivering excellent food and customer service across a variety of catering environments.

What's in it for you?

£13.50 per hour

Zero hour contract

Flexible working opportunities

Work available as and when required

Life assurance and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access

Employee discounts and savings platform

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a global organisation

Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

Serving food and beverages to customers in a professional and friendly manner

Assisting with food preparation and basic kitchen duties

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout service areas

Replenishing food counters and service areas

Operating tills and handling customer transactions where required

Supporting hospitality and catering operations as needed

Following food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times

Assisting with stock rotation and general housekeeping duties

Working collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure excellent service delivery

About you

Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, or customer service is desirable but not essential

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Reliable, flexible, and adaptable approach to work

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards

Understanding of food hygiene practices is beneficial

Important Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance prior to commencing employment

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.