Catering Assistant

East Lothian Council; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support their catering services during school term times. This role focuses on ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety while delivering quality service in a vibrant environment. The position requires essential qualifications such as an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable groups. If you are passionate about food service and compliance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a difference in the community while working within a supportive team. Join us and contribute to a rewarding service that impacts the lives of many!

Qualifications

• Essential to hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).
• PVG membership required for regulated work with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality catering and function services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Compliance

Catering Service Provision

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Job description

Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours/session posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
This is a 38 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time only.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 11:00-14:30
Friday, 09:00-11:00
To start asap.

Essential Qualifications:
It is essential that all applicants hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2). This can be obtained online and is available from many online training providers.

Job Details:
To assist in the provision of a quality catering and function service in accordance with relevant legislative requirements including health and safety, food hygiene, and hazard analysis within the food industry.

Job Requirements:
Relevant Qualifications:
Elementary food hygiene certificate.

PVG Membership:
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Overseas Criminal Record Check:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information:
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

Please note: We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.