Chef Roles @ Heritage Portfolio
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/708902/156775
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Part Time - NA
- Salary: £12.71+
- Closing date: 31 July 2026
About the role
Love fresh food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to develop your culinary career? We'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate Casual Chefs to join our talented kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment where no two days are the same.
Whether you're preparing high-quality food for our busy café and retail outlets or creating exceptional dishes for conferences, meetings, private dining, weddings, and prestigious events, you'll gain valuable experience across every aspect of hospitality. This role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your culinary skills, work with experienced chefs, and build a rewarding career within a world-leading food and facilities management company.
What you'll do
What you'll be doing
- Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality food to the highest standards.
- Supporting all areas of the kitchen and assisting different sections as required.
- Ensuring food is prepared, presented, and served on time and to specification.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety.
- Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
- Supporting the delivery of a diverse range of services, from busy retail operations to conferences, meetings, weddings, private dining, and large-scale events.
- Taking pride in your work while contributing ideas and maintaining high culinary standards.
What you'll bring
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for fresh food and quality ingredients.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Is a strong team player who communicates well and supports colleagues.
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing consistently high standards.
- Is eager to learn, develop new skills, and embrace new challenges.
- Remains calm and organised under pressure.
- Brings a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
Why Sodexo?
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Edinburgh Zoo a collaboration that brings together world-class wildlife conservation mission with Heritage Portfolio’s award-winning expertise in hospitality and events.
- Chef - Edinburgh Zoo
- £12.71+ per hour dependant on experience
- Flexible hours
- Evening and Weekend work
- Part time or Full time
- Employee Assistance program
- Work-life balance
- Free parking and easy access with transportation
- Taxi available if working after midnight
- Company discounts
- Progression opportunities
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6TS
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