Aramark
General Assistant
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General Assistant
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Location: Edinburgh Castle Officers Mess, Castle Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 2YT Pay rate: £12.71 per hour (£23,211.38) Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (some weekends) Shift times: 0700 – 2230
Job Title:
General Assistant (Defence Sector) – Edinburgh Castle
Employer: Aramark UK
About the Role
Aramark UK is currently recruiting for a General Assistant in their Defence sector to work at Edinburgh Castle as part of their integral team.
As a General Assistant, you will primarily work front-of-house, supporting day-to-day operations through serving food and beverages, till operations, cleaning dining areas, and assisting both front and back-of-house teams. You will provide excellent customer service and report to the Unit Manager on site.
Key duties include:
- Serving food and beverages to customers
- Adhering to health and safety protocols
- Maintaining cleanliness in dining areas
- Operating the till and processing transactions
- Supporting in table service and bar areas
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Requirements
✔ Age: Must be 18+ ✔ Right to work: Eligible to work in the UK with over 3 years’ residency ✔ Security clearance: Security checks are a mandatory requirement for this role ✔ Transport: Reliable transport is essential due to location accessibility
Desired Skills
While full training will be provided, preference may be given to candidates with:
- Previous customer-facing or food service experience
Benefits
- Discounted meals on shift and free on-site parking
- Access to the Employee Benefits app, offering:
- Online GP access
- 100+ discounts, including savings on supermarket shopping and weekend treats
- A comprehensive company package, including:
- Life assurance
- Pension contributions
- Excellent training and further career development opportunities, including apprenticeship schemes
- Internal promotion within Aramark
- Diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all
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About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing and empowering every employee.
- We are a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer
- Actively encouraging applications from individuals of all abilities
- Providing support for employees with disabilities throughout their careers
Our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at all stages (application → interview → employment).
- Support required? Contact: careers@aramark.co.uk
All applications are treated strictly in confidence.
Internal applicants: If currently employed by Aramark, notify your line manager before applying.
Job Reference: 661612
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