Catering Assistant - Allans Nursery School- 101372 - 442079

Stirling Council; Stirling; On-site; GBP 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a part-time catering assistant for Allans Nursery School. This role includes food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and compliance with safety legislation. The successful candidate will receive training and must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. A flexible working environment is offered, with various employee benefits including annual leave and opportunities for development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to engage in health and safety practices and maintain hygiene standards.
• Willingness to participate in training requirements.
• Interest in catering and food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and perform basic cooking.
• Provide food service and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act.

Job description

Overview

Closing Date: 9th October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time

Salary: £6,1023

Hours: 10 hours (Monday - Friday 11am- 1pm)

Location: Allans Nursery School

A vacancy has occurred for a catering assistant who is motivated, interested and takes pride in ensuring that a high standard of food preparation and service is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and perform basic cooking
• Provide food service and maintain kitchen hygiene
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and subsequent legislation
• Engage in health and safety practices and maintain high standards of cleanliness
• On the job training and compulsory off job training will be provided
• You will be initially based at one location but may be required to move location with appropriate notice as the service requires

Qualifications and Requirements

• The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children
• If your application progresses after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified
• Experience in Catering is not essential

Additional Information

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme