Catering Assistant

Location

Contract Type

Specialism

Salary

£13.45 - £16.78 per hour

Posted

3rd November 2026

Job Reference

199970

Description

Looking for work where you feel valued, supported and part of a team?

At ASA Recruitment, we understand that work is about more than just earning a wage. It’s about having reliable hours, feeling appreciated, being treated fairly and finding a working pattern that fits around your life.

We’re recruiting Catering Assistants to support kitchens within sheltered housing complexes, community hospitals and care homes across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

You’ll be joining established kitchen teams, helping prepare and serve meals for residents and patients. It’s a rewarding role where the small things matter, from preparing a good meal to creating a welcoming dining environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting chefs and kitchen teams with food preparation and basic cooking duties.
  • Helping prepare and serve meals for residents and patients.
  • Washing dishes, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
  • Preparing dining areas and assisting with meal service.
  • Keeping kitchen and dining spaces clean, tidy and hygienic.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous catering or kitchen experience.
  • A reliable, positive and flexible approach to work.
  • Someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
  • An understanding of the importance of cleanliness, food hygiene and safe working practices.

Why Work With ASA Recruitment?

  • Ongoing work opportunities, access to regular shifts across sheltered housing, community hospitals and care homes
  • Competitive pay, starting at £13.45 per hour.
  • £250 refer a friend bonus. Recommend someone you know and receive a bonus after the qualifying period.

Apply today and let’s find work that works for you.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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