Food Service Worker

Aramark NV; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a Food Service Worker for its Defence sector at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh. The role includes serving food and beverages, operating the till, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, be 18 or older, and have reliable transport due to the location. This is a permanent position offering 35 hours a week with competitive pay and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Access to Employee Benefits app

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK and residency for over 3 years.
• 18+ age requirement.
• Previous customer facing / food service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to customers.
• Maintain health and safety protocols.
• Operate the till and process payments.

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Food Service Worker in their Defence sector to be a part of our integral team at Redford Barracks, Colinton, EH13 0PP.

As a Food Service Worker, you will mainly work front‑of‑house. You will support day‑to‑day operations by serving food and beverages to our customers, alongside till work, cleaning dining areas and supporting both front and back of house areas. You will provide excellent customer service and report to the General Manager on site.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world‑class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

What we offer:

• We are offering a permanent full‑time position. You will be working 35 hours per week, over a variety of 5 days including one weekend. Shift times range from 6.00am – 7.30pm.
• The hourly rate is £12.21.
• Discounted meals on shift and free on‑site parking.
• You will have access to Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 100’s of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats! We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Food Service Worker:

• You will be serving food and beverages to customers, ensuring all health and safety protocols are adhered to and excellent customer service is always provided.
• Stocking up, stock rotation, facing up, spot cleaning, cleaning dining and serving areas, both front and back of house.
• Operating the till and processing cash and card payments, ensuring you process any financial records accordingly. You will also be serving on the food counters and upselling products/sizes.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Previous customer facing / food service experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
• For this role you must be 18+
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.
• Must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 625807.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

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 and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

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 accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].