Catering Assistant - City Wide - ABC12751

Aberdeen City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a part-time Food Service Assistant to support the Cook in Charge with meal preparations in a hygienic environment. The ideal candidate must possess or be willing to obtain food hygiene certifications. This role offers flexible working hours and is suitable for individuals who value high standards of customer service.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for disability adjustments

Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate within 6 months.
• Complete the online food allergy training within 1 month.
• Possess a full PVG certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in Charge in meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Food Standards Agency online training

Good verbal communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Various Locations in Aberdeen.

Duration: Permanent, Part Time various hours available.

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

To assist the Cook in Charge in the preparation and serving of meals in a safe, hygienic, efficient manner providing a high standard of customer service.

Requirements

• An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake and pass this course within 6 months.
• FSA – Food Standards Agency's food allergy online training and pass this course within 1 month.
• Full PVG certificate.

Responsibilities

• Awareness of risks within a kitchen environment.
• Sound basic written and numeracy skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of the English language.
• High standard of hygiene awareness.

The Individual

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs