Casual Relief Catering Assistants

Limra Networks; Dumbarton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in the Clydebank and Dumbarton areas. This role involves assisting in food preparation and service while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of food safety legislation and have a proactive approach to their work. With a commitment to flexible working and employee wellbeing, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about providing quality service and making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply and share your experience with us.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations is essential.
• Experience in food preparation and service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service according to regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Food Preparation

Compliance with Legislation

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Job Description
The hourly rate starts from £13.12.

These posts are based in the Clydebank and Dumbarton Areas.

The post holder will require to assist in the day-to-day operational requirements of the catering service within this premise as required. Duties will include:

1. Assisting in basic food preparation and service of all foods in compliance with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drinks in schools (Scotland) regulations 2008.
2. Compliance with all the relevant legislation as required.
3. Setting up/clearing away equipment for food service.
4. General cleaning to a high standard including crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, kitchen and dining room areas, staff rest room, and toilets.

The post holder will require to adhere to Food Safety System, Safe Systems of work, and Health and Safety Legislation. Knowledge of such legislation would be an advantage as would previous experience in this type of work.

The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such, membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Responsibilities
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work-life balance. In addition to this, there are also additional benefits:

1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits.
2. A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year.
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support.

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