Catering Assistant/Driver

Fife Council; Leuchars; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking Catering Assistants/Drivers for a part-time role at Leuchars Primary School, working 15 hours per week. You will provide essential meal services to students, ensuring a high standard of customer care. A driving license and catering qualifications are required. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £13.18 per hour and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Local and national discounts

Membership of the Fife Pension Fund

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Driver’s licence required for a Council vehicle.
• PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland required.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Catering experience or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and ensure meal delivery to pupils and staff.
• Work towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Attend an Induction Training Day before starting.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Ability to provide effective service

Education

Catering qualification (SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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Job Details

If you have an interest in the provision of school meals for children of all ages and hold a full driving licence, you could be perfect for this career.

Join one of our teams of Catering Assistants/Drivers in Schools based at Leuchars Primary School and surrounding area. We have a vacancy to join our team on a permanent part-time 52-week contract, working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday as required.

You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £13.18 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is every 4 weeks.
• Access to training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Generous holiday allowance.

This work is about providing customer service, ensuring pupils and staff receive hot or cold meals every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference whether it’s Breakfast Club, Morning Break or Lunch you have served. On-the-job training is given working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.

The Person

• Driver’s licence required for a Council vehicle provided for the post.
• PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
• You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
• Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent is required.
• We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.