Caterers for hire in Edinburgh
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2,913
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Customer Service
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
OCS Group UK Ltd
NHS Lothian
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,913 profiles for Caterers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Caterer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,950 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £47,201 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Catering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CoachingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceBasic MathsCustomer ServiceCatering assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCash HandlingCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceHospitalityFood SafetyServingChef De Partie
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
PrimaveraPrimavera P6Skills
Communication SkillsRisk ManagementProject CoordinationCost ManagementConstruction Project Cost EstimationCost ControlCatering manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCP+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementFood Service ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
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What's the average time to fill a caterer role?
The average time to fill a caterer role is 37 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do caterers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a caterer include: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for caterers?
Common licenses or certifications for caterers include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to caterers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to caterers include: catering assistant, chef de partie and catering assistant manager.
What level of education is common for a caterer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a caterer in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a caterer?
Most caterers have 3 years of professional experience.
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