The University of Edinburgh
14329 - Commis Chef
Edinburgh EH16 5AY
Key information
- Pay
- £24,547 to £24,547 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Remote working
- On-site
- Posted date
- 1 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Sep 2026
About this role
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£24,547 per annum, plus 15% Premium Band for flexible working
CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full Time
35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-Ended (permanent)
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.
From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, this is 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
An opportunity has arisen for a Commis chef to join the University of Edinburgh’s Conference & Events Catering Department, based at Pollock Hills in the South Hall Kitchen.
We cater for everything from small meetings and private dinners to large, high-profile conferences. We also run an extensive Outside and Delivered Hospitality service, supplying food to over 180 University buildings as well as private and corporate venues across the city.
At ACE our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities.’ Our values drive everything we do:
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
Good salary/pay rates
Excellent benefits and support
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University