Catering Assistant - Balfron High School - 102425 - 490834

Stirling Council; Balfron; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave pro‑rated

Hybrid/flexible working where possible

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay up to 6 months

Carers Leave

Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lift share Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a part‑time catering assistant for Balfron High School to support food preparation, service and kitchen hygiene. The role requires PVG clearance and offers on‑the‑job training.

Flexible working options may apply where the role allows, with the service moving locations as required. A £9,476 salary is on offer for 15 hours per week, with incremental learning opportunities and staff development.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme membership for Children is required.
• Training on the job and compulsory off‑the‑job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and basic cooking.
• Food service and portion control.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and health & safety.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act.

Job description

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time, Permanent

Salary: £9,476

Hours: 15 per week

Location: Balfron High School

Job Description

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. Duties will include the preparation of food, basic cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene and health and safety, ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and subsequent legislation. Experience in Catering is not essential as training on job and compulsory off job training will be provided. You will be initially based at one location but will be required to move location with appropriate notice as the service requires.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• 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