Catering Assistant

Centreforequalities; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage

LGPS Scotland pension

Training opportunities

Holiday allowance

Discounts

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Catering Assistant at Dunfermline Learning Campus to join the team. The role involves serving meals to pupils and staff on a daily basis under a 38-week contract, with two hours per day and 10 hours per week as required.

You will be paid pro-rata at £25,604.23 per year and eligible for benefits including LGPS Scotland pension, training opportunities, generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts. PVG clearance and induction are part of the process.

Qualifications

• No specific qualification is required for this post as full training will be given.
• Interest in providing school meals to pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide hot or cold meals to pupils and staff each school day.
• Deliver customer service to pupils and staff during Breakfast Club, Morning Break and Lunch.
• Attend induction training and complete on-job training toward Food Hygiene Certificate.

Skills

Customer service

Education

No specific qualification required

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 14 September 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 06 September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 10 per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Dunfermline

If you have an interest in the provision of school meals for children of all ages, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of Catering Assistants in Schools and Nurseries within Fife.

Job Details

We have a permanent vacancy to join our team working two hours per day as required.

Dunfermline Learning Campus

Working 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday as required, 38-week contract, permanent.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4-week pay period).
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Generous Holiday Allowance.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail

This work is about providing customer service, ensuring pupils and staff receive hot or cold meals every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference whether its Breakfast Club, Morning Break or Lunch you have served.

On the job training is given working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.

The Person

No specific qualification is required for this post as full training will be given.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

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