City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
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Skills: Food Preparation, Cooking, Recipe Adherence, Sanitation, Time Management
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Discount on private accommodation in a&o hostels, Flexible shift scheduling, Subsidized language courses, Free and anonymous mental health coaching, Casual dress code, Daily drinks, fruit, and vegetables
Posted 60d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing food according to recipes and presentation specifications while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Collaborates with kitchen and wait staff to ensure timely delivery of quality dishes and special requests.
Requirements
Seeking enrolled students with a passion for cooking and a friendly, resilient nature. English proficiency at a B2 level is required, and a background in tourism or hospitality is an advantage.
Full job description
Are you looking for a permanent, part-time job? Perfect! That's exactly what we offer!
We are looking for of enrolled students, working students, temporary student workers, university students and technical college students who would enjoy a part-time job in the hostel.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a strong understanding of food preparation techniques. We are looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
OUR BENEFITS
75% - 90% discount on private accommodation in all a&o hostels (depending on company affiliation)
Flexible shift scheduling according to your availability
subsidized language courses
Mental Health: We offer you free and anonymous mental health coaching from our independent partner „nilo" (www.nilohealth.com), who will support you with professional, private and health-related challenges
We work in jeans and a&o polo shirt instead of stiff suits or uniforms
Of course we provide drinks, fruit and vegetables on a daily basis – and as hostel staff you can join your team for the warm meals served at the buffet
YOUR JOB
During restaurant-shifts, you are responsible for:
Follow recipes and presentation specifications
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area
Ensure that food is prepared in a timely manner and meets quality standard
Work with other kitchen staff to ensure that all dishes are prepared according to recipes and presentation specifications
Communicate with wait staff about special orders or customer requests
Supporting the rest of the kitchen team
Cooking and Prep work
YOUR PROFILE
Of advantage: an education or first experiences in tourism/hospitality
You have a friendly, warm-hearted nature and are cheerful even early in the morning; you like to give away a smile!
High willingness to work, organizational talent as well as resilience are some of your core assets - especially, you have fun when caring for our guests
Your English skills are at B2 level
We are very happy to receive your application (resume, copy of your enrollment certificate, earliest possible starting-date).
🧑🎓 Apply now!
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HospitalityKitchen AssistantFood PreparationHostelTourismCulinary SkillsSanitationStudent JobB2 English
Founded in 2000 by Oliver Winter, a&o Hostels is Europe’s largest independent hostel chain with over 40 locations across 28 cities in 11 countries. Combining the best of hostels and hotels, we offer a variety of accommodation including single and double rooms, family rooms, dorms and female-only dorms alongside 24/7 service, lively common areas, coworking spaces and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Our diverse guest mix includes backpackers, solo travellers, families, school groups, business travellers and senior guests, making a&o a welcoming space for all.
Growth remains strong with recent expansions into Brighton, Brussels and Antwerp plus the newly opened a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in early 2025. As a company, we’re committed to making travel both affordable and sustainable, having reduced CO₂e emissions per guest per night by 78% since 2015, now at just 3.32kg per overnight stay—one of the lowest in the industry.
Beyond hospitality, we are passionate about education, arts and sports. Through our a&o educare initiative, we support equal access to education, while a&o Kunsthalle provides a platform for emerging artists. We also actively sponsor youth sports teams, helping to foster talent and community spirit.
Backed by investment from Stepstone and Proprium, a&o continues to expand and modernise, ensuring budget-conscious travellers have access to high-quality eco-friendly stays across Europe.
Founded in 2000 by Oliver Winter, a&o Hostels is Europe’s largest independent hostel chain with over 40 locations across 28 cities in 11 countries. Combining the best of hostels and hotels, we offer a variety of accommodation including single and double rooms, family rooms, dorms and female-only dorms alongside 24/7 service, lively common areas, coworking spaces and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Our diverse guest mix includes backpackers, solo travellers, families, school groups, business travellers and senior guests, making a&o a welcoming space for all.
Growth remains strong with recent expansions into Brighton, Brussels and Antwerp plus the newly opened a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in early 2025. As a company, we’re committed to making travel both affordable and sustainable, having reduced CO₂e emissions per guest per night by 78% since 2015, now at just 3.32kg per overnight stay—one of the lowest in the industry.
Beyond hospitality, we are passionate about education, arts and sports. Through our a&o educare initiative, we support equal access to education, while a&o Kunsthalle provides a platform for emerging artists. We also actively sponsor youth sports teams, helping to foster talent and community spirit.
Backed by investment from Stepstone and Proprium, a&o continues to expand and modernise, ensuring budget-conscious travellers have access to high-quality eco-friendly stays across Europe.