Catering Assistant

Trust Housing Association; Girvan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Paid training

Disclosure Scotland vetting

Job summary

Trust Housing Association invites applications for a Catering Assistant based in Girvan, South Ayrshire. This part‑time, permanent role offers 14 hours per week, shifts 2.30pm–6.30pm on a 2‑week rolling rota (Week 1: Mon Tue Sat Sun; Week 2: Wed Thu Fri).

You will help maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness, assist with basic food preparation, serve tenants and help escort them to the dining room. Ongoing training and generous holiday entitlement are provided.

Qualifications

• This role requires the ability to work as part of a team.
• Candidate should have or be willing to attain REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation and serve meals to tenants.
• Escort tenants to the dining room when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Job description

Could you be part of our team?

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team based, Girvan, South Ayrshire on a part‑time, permanent basis.

• £13.45 per hour
• 14 hours per week, working shifts over an average 3 days per week on a 2-week rolling rota
• 2.30pm to 6.30pm
• 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 Wednesday 19th August 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)