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Catering Assistant (Edinburgh)
Full time (rota), Salary £26,227
Closing date: 9 October, 2026
Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR) is Scotland’s oldest military charity. We support former Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who otherwise need housing support. We are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the Team in our 83-room residence at Whitefoord House, located at the foot of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh,
This is a Permanent Full Time Post working rotational Shifts of 3 days on 3 days off, shift times 07:30-18:00. This post is subject to PVG check.
Whitefoord House offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. We seek to maximise their independence and provide support to move on to appropriate, permanent accommodation wherever possible. Veterans have their own fully furnished en-suite room and access to all the facilities and support on site. Our facilities include a modern dining room providing all our residents with meals, as well as a gym, community library & and laundry services.
About You
Motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic, you are a reliable and practical individual who will support the delivery of a high-quality catering service within Whitefoord House. You will help provide nutritious meals, refreshments, and a welcoming dining environment for SVR residents, staff, visitors, and external partners.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a catering, kitchen, hospitality, or food service environment. You will understand the importance of food hygiene, safe working practices, teamwork, and respectful communication.
You are dependable, organised, flexible, and committed to providing a supportive service that reflects the needs of veterans living in supported accommodation.
In return, we offer an excellent remuneration package, £26,227.50 per annum plus additional benefits, pension, and 225 annual holiday hours (pro rata)
If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional Team, please read the documents below, and download and return the application and equality forms.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Completed applications and equality forms should be submitted to Conor.Martin@svronline.org no later than noon on Friday 9th October 2026.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact our Catering Manager Conor Martin 0131 556 6827
Please note late Applications will not be accepted.
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