Side Job: Kitchen Assistant

Location
Edinburgh
Workplace
On-site

About this role

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).

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Top Benefits

  • 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
  • Free warm buffet meals