Catering Assistant

Centreforequalities; Tayport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annualised pay

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fife Council in Tayport is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the team serving Ferryport Nursery and Tayport Primary School. The role involves delivering a high-quality meal service to pupils during term time, with a 38-week contract and flexible hours (10 or 12.5 hours per week).

We offer a supportive work environment, access to training towards a Food Hygiene Certificate, and benefits such as the LGPS pension scheme. PVG membership is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to provide customer service to nursery pupils.
• Willingness to obtain PVG membership.
• On-the-job training leading to Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide hot or cold meals to nursery pupils every school day.
• Support Ferryport Nursery and Tayport Primary School in Tayport.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Proposed Interview Date:Monday 7September 2026

Closing Date:Sunday30 August2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 10 or 12.5 hours per week

Location: Tayport

Supporting Statement

Do you enjoy working with children and have an interest in providing healthy, nutritious meals? If so, a rewarding career as a Catering Assistant could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our catering team, supporting Ferryport Nursery and Tayport Primary School in Tayport . As part of a new team, you will play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for children while helping to deliver a high-quality meal service.

We currently have a permanent vacancy to join our teams, Monday to Friday on a 38-week, term-time contract.

Tayport Primary School

1 x 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38-week term-time contract

1 x 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38-week term-time contract

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

This work is about providing customer service, ensuring nursery pupils receive hot or cold meals every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference with meal you have served.

On the job training is given working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.

The Person

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post

Further Information

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