General Assistant

Aramark • Full-time • City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • 2d ago

Reach for Remarkable

Location: Redford Barracks, Edinburgh, EH13 0PP
Pay: £23,211.38 (£12.71 per hour (for over 21s))
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (includes 1 day at weekend)
Shift Times: 06:30 – 14:00 or 11:30 – 19:00

Aramark UK is recruiting a General Assistant to join our Defence team at Redford Barracks. This is a permanent full-time role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll mainly work front-of-house, supporting day-to-day operations by serving food and beverages, operating tills, keeping dining areas clean, and assisting both front and back of house. You’ll deliver excellent customer service and report to the General Manager on site.

Why join us?

Free on-site parking, and uniform
Access to our Employee Benefits app, including:
Online GP and Employee Assistance Scheme
Hundreds of discounts on shopping and leisure
Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more)
Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within
Apprenticeship schemes and great training provided

What you’ll do:

Serve food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages to customers
Operate tills and process payments accurately
Maintain cleanliness in dining and service areas
Support stock rotation and replenishment
Always uphold health and safety standards

What we’re looking for:

Previous customer-facing or food service experience is desirable (training provided)
Proficient level of spoken English
Must be 18+
Eligible to work in the UK and have resided for 3+ years (security clearance required)

If you’re ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, apply now!  

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk.

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. 

Job Reference: 651478.

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