Cafeteria Manager, UHI Orkney - ORK10831

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council's UHI Orkney campus is seeking a Cafeteria Manager to lead the on-site cafeteria, plan menus, manage ordering and invoicing, supervise staff, and ensure quality service for staff, students and the public. The role is 35 hours per week, term-time, permanent, with a pro rata salary of £31,356–£31,995 and hourly equivalent £17.18–£17.53, including Distant Islands Allowance.

You will report to the Principal, Seonaidh McDonald, and the successful candidate will join a busy,

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 PVG Scheme membership.
• Experience in catering or cafeteria management.
• Ability to manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cafeteria operations and service for staff, students and the public.
• Plan menus, monitor quality and ensure food safety standards.
• Manage ordering, invoicing, stock and supplier liaison.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Ordering & invoicing

Meal preparation

Counter service

PVG Level 2

Job description

Advert

Cafeteria Manager

UHI Orkney

35 hours per week, Term Time

Permanent

£31,356 - £31,995 pro rata

£17.18 - £17.53 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Principal, Seonaidh McDonald.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to discuss flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to manage the UHI Orkney Cafeteria, including menu planning, ordering and invoicing, meal preparation, counter service, and the line management of a small team. This busy, well-loved Cafeteria serves a wide and varied range of meals and snacks to all our staff and students, and is open to the public.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 PVG Scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 11 October 2026 with shortlisting taking place on 12 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 1 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Seonaidh McDonald, Principal, UHI Orkney at [e-mail] or on 01856 569250.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.