Catering Assistant

Capability Scotland; Newmiln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holidays

8% pension contributions

Perks at Work

Cycle to work

£600 refer a friend scheme

PVG checks provided

Job summary

Capability Scotland is recruiting a Catering Assistant for the Upper Springland residential facility in Perth. The role involves preparing and serving meals to residents, plus maintaining hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas. You will also help manage stock and may work alone at times.

The position is full-time, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £12.71 per hour (£24,519.88 per annum). Benefits include 32 days holidays, enhanced pension contributions, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to manage stock and assist with ordering as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas; follow hygiene standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock control.
• Occasional lone-working as required.

Skills

Food service

Hygiene & sanitation

Stock management

Job description

Catering Assistant - Perth

Want to support people who support others? We’ve got the role for you.

Title: Catering Assistant / Hours: 37 hours per week / Salary: £12.71 per hour (£24,519.88 pa) / Location: Isla Road, Perth, PA2 7HQ / Benefits: 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service/8% pension contributions, perks at work, cycle to work, £600 refer a friend scheme and much more!

At Upper Springland we provide long-term and permanent residential care and support for people with a range of disabilities.

About the Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to assist in preparing and serving food to residents. You will be required to clean and maintain the work, kitchen and dining areas. You must at all times maintain excellent standards of hygiene and ensure that sufficient stock levels are maintained. The role also involves some lone working.

Location: - Isla Road, Perth, PA2 7HQ

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• A generous salary of £24,519.88 pa / £12.71 per hour.
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
• £600 refer a friend scheme

*subject to contractual terms and conditions

Closing date – 30th Oct 2026

For more information on this role, you can contact our Upper Springland Admin team at [e-mail] or 01738 632995 using reference CS131026

General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.