Catering Assistant

Trust Housing Association Limited; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing paid training and personal de­

Paid Disclosure Scotland vetting

Job summary

Trust Housing Association is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, on a part-time, permanent basis. Shifts run 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00, totaling around 21 hours per week on a 2-week rota.

The role involves maintaining kitchen and dining areas, basic food preparation, and serving tenants, with REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene training encouraged. Closing date 12 noon on 3 September 2026.

Qualifications

• You will work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• You should be willing to attain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in kitchen and dining areas.
• Carry out cleaning duties and basic food preparation tasks.
• Serve meals to tenants and assist escorting tenants to the dining room.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Job description

Could you be part of our team?

Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team based in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, on a part-time, permanent basis.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment as our Catering Assistant, we will offer you:

• £13:45 per hour
• 21 hours per week, working shifts over average 3.5 days per week on a 2-week rolling rota (example)
• 11:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm
• Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat and Sun
• Week 2 - Wed, Thurs, Fri
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing paid training and personal development
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland

What we’re looking for in our Catering Assistant

You will keep a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining room areas, carry out all cleaning duties as outlined in the development-cleaning schedule, help with basic food preparation, serve meals to tenants and when necessary, assist escorting tenants to the dining room.

Catering Assistant Skills and Experience

This role requires you to have the ability to work as part of a team and have customer service skills. You should also have or be willing to attain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 3rd September 2026

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

No Agencies Please!

About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland’s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and committed to our people and the values that we all share.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)