Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Catering Assistants to provide nutritious meals for students in the Kirkcaldy area. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children while working in a supportive environment. Positions are available on a 38-week contract, with flexible hours and competitive pay. You'll receive comprehensive training, including a Food Hygiene Certificate, and enjoy various benefits such as pension contributions and discounts at local retailers. Join a team that values your contributions and helps shape the future of our community's youth.

Benefits

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Training opportunities

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles, particularly in catering.
• Ability to work in a team and follow hygiene protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service during meal times.
• Assist in breakfast clubs and lunch services.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

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Job Details

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 14 October 2024

Closing Date: Tuesday 8 October 2024

Contract Type: Permanent and Temporary for 1 year

Working Pattern: 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Application Requirements

As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience make you suitable for this vacancy. This statement should not be a CV. For more information, visit our Career Site. Upload your Supporting Statement in the section marked ‘upload resumé’.

About the Role

If you are interested in providing school meals for children of all ages, consider joining our Catering Assistants teams in the Leven and Kirkcaldy area. We have both permanent and temporary vacancies, Monday to Friday, on a 38-week contract.

• Kirkcaldy High School: 10 hours/week, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
• Windmill High School: 10 hours/week, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
• East Wemyss Primary School: 10 hours/week, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm (temporary for one year)

Leven Vacancies:

• Parkhill Primary School: 2 posts x 10 hours/week, 38-week contract, 10:00am to 12:00 noon or 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
• Methilhill Primary School: 16.25 hours/week, 12:00 noon to 2:00pm

Salary and Benefits

You will earn a pro-rata salary of £22,525.71 and have access to benefits including:

• Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £12.00/hour, with extra payments for shift work, including weekends
• Pay every 4 weeks; annualised for 38-week contracts
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund (Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Training opportunities and qualifications
• Local and national discounts at supermarkets, restaurants, and retail outlets

Role Responsibilities

This role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring pupils and staff receive hot or cold meals daily. You will contribute to breakfast clubs, morning breaks, and lunch services. On-the-job training will be provided, including working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.

The Person

Pre-employment requirements: Obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Attend induction training before starting in the role.