Brand New Concept Food to Go – Cook Location: Morrison Street, Edinburgh Start Date: Late July 2025 Pay: £24,000 to £26,000 per year Contract: Full Time Overview We’re launching an exciting new store concept located at Morrison Street, Edinburgh - a fast-paced, food-first destination where flavour, freshness and rhythm drive the day. From breakfast to dinner, the focus is on food that’s ready to love, ready to go and ready to keep customers coming back for more, all without the late-night restaurant hours. We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on Cook to bring our menus to life, working closely with the Chef and Store Manager to prepare fresh food daily and help build a strong back-of- house routine. This is a great opportunity for someone with energy, pride and attention to detail who wants to be part of a new food concept from the very beginning. About us Greens Retail is the leading c-store chain in Scotland, having been crowned Independent Retail Chain of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2018 and finalists again in 2019, alongside numerous other awards such as Scottish Local Retailer of the Year. We continue to grow, build and innovate within existing stores, primarily under the ‘Greens’ fascia across the East Coast of Scotland, and are continually expanding into further sites. Find out more by visiting www.Greens.co.uk. At Greens Retail, our motto is ‘redefining convenience retailing’ and we differentiate from others through a mission to deliver an awesome customer experience, the highest store standards and deep local engagement. We combine strong Head Office support with real autonomy for store teams, encouraging ownership and pride. With in-store bakeries, butcheries and many other concessions, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what convenience means. Greens Retail is part of the Glenshire Group, a Scottish, family-owned conglomerate based in Fife. The Group operates in multiple sectors including Retail (Greens Retail), Hospitality, Property, Pizza Hut Delivery and Frozen Drinks (Skwishee). About our Food to Go Cook You’ll support the Chef in delivering high-quality, fresh food every day. This role is hands-on and rhythm-driven, with a focus on consistency, freshness and flow. You’ll help prep for the day, keep things organised and follow clear processes to keep the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll play a key part in creating a great customer experience through the quality of the food served. With menus rotating throughout the week and seasonal changes, there’s always something new to bring to life. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their back-of-house skills in a structured environment with real pride in the product. The hours are more structured than traditional restaurant kitchens, with early starts and a focus on daytime trade. Your typical day will involve: Preparing and cooking menu items for food to go and food for now, following daily kitchen routines Getting all ingredients, equipment and prep work ready at the start of each day — staying organised so everything flows smoothly Following clear kitchen processes to keep things running safely and on time Working closely with the Chef and Store Manager to keep the offer sharp, fresh and consistent Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and organised to meet hygiene, allergen and traceability standards Helping ensure stock rotation, product freshness and minimal waste Taking pride in food presentation and readiness during key dayparts Being part of the wider store rhythm and energy, not just back-of-house What’s in it for our Cook? A full-time opportunity to be part of a brand-new food concept Structured daytime hours, without the pressure of long nights or restaurant-style shift patterns Salary between £24,000 and £26,000 per year Work with a skilled Chef and Store Manager as part of a collaborative team A chance to develop your skills and take ownership of the kitchen flow Colleague discount of 10% within retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites Be part of a business that values quality, energy and pride in service What do I need? Experience as a Cook or Kitchen Assistant in a busy food environment Good understanding of hygiene, freshness and safe kitchen practices Attention to detail and ability to follow structured routines A team-focused mindset with a readiness to learn and adapt Confidence in handling fresh ingredients and managing prep Willingness to work early mornings, weekends and busy trading periods When and how do I get started? We are looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible. Please submit your Application/CV here and we’ll be in touch. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply. Tell us what excites you about this role and how you can help Morrison Street become a local favourite.