Catering Assistant

East Renfrewshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a part-time kitchen assistant, where you'll play a vital role in food preparation and customer service. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with training provided, making it ideal for those looking to gain experience in catering. Your responsibilities will include serving customers, cash handling, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about contributing to community services and ensuring a welcoming dining experience for all.

Qualifications

• Preferably have catering or kitchen experience.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages, simple cooking, and general kitchen duties.
• Serve customers, handle cash, and clean the kitchen.

Skills

Catering Experience

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Job description

Location: Various locations throughout East Renfrewshire Council area, G46 6UG

Rate: £11.24 - £13.26 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 0 hours per week

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You will undertake basic preparation of food and beverages, simple cooking, general kitchen and dining room duties, including serving customers, cash handling, washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, and cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds, and equipment.

You should preferably have catering or kitchen experience, although training will be provided.

Note: On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term-time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Additionally, if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the past 10 years, an overseas police check may be required.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please visit https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read the full plan, which outlines our shared hopes and aspirations until 2040 to ensure East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive, and grow.

Please note: All applicants must provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Any employment offer will be conditional upon verifying this documentation before employment begins. More information is available at https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

East Renfrewshire Council does not sponsor visas.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all employees.

Additional Information

Please refer to the attached documents for full details of this position.