Catering Assistant


Company:	Edinburgh Leisure
Salary:	£25,005 to £25,005 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH28 8AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Hours – Part-Time, 7 hours per week (Sunday)

Contract – Permanent

Salary– £25,005 per annum (pro-rata for part-time, £13.45 per hour)

Location – Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho

Become a proud team member of Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena and help us provide an unforgettable experience to every visitor. Our state-of-the-art facility is a great adventure destination and a world-class attraction that offers adrenaline-fueled fun for children and adults.

We are looking for a friendly, positive, and enthusiastic multitasker to join our Café team. This hands-on, front-of-the-house role is perfect for a vibrant, outgoing person with a proactive attitude who can create a welcoming and fun environment for all customers.

Please note you must be able to commute to Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AA.

What You’ll Do:

- Preparing a range of simple meals, hot & cold drinks, and serving all customers efficiently and with a friendly attitude.

- Keeping the café and kitchen areas clean and welcoming by clearing tables, recycling food items, and ensuring overall cleanliness.

- Replenishing and monitoring stock items.

- Handling card transactions accurately, ensuring all sales are processed smoothly.

- Participating in regular training sessions to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.

What You’ll Bring:

- REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene certificate and barista training

- Previous hospitality experience demonstrating exceptional customer service.

- Experience in basic food preparation and food assembly to comply with Food Safety & HACPP.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and connect with a varied customer base.

What We Offer:

- FREE membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools

- Opportunities for training, career growth and development

- Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)

- Paid sick leave

- Company pension (with employee contributions matched by the company up to 12%)

- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Please note you must be able to commute to Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AA.

Closing Date – Wednesday, 23rd September

Assessment Date – Friday, 2nd October

Assessment Location – Edinburgh International Climbing Arena

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450

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