Catering Assistant - Loanhead Coffee Shop - MID06852

Midlothian Council; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Catering Assistant for Loanhead Cafe. The successful candidate will work part-time, support food preparation and service, and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards. Additional responsibilities include membership in the PVG scheme to work with children.

Qualifications

• Required to gain elementary food hygiene and allergen certificates.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme required for work with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving at Loanhead Cafe.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Allergen Certificate

Job description

Job Vacancy

The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on- or off-the-job training and experience.

Once in post, the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate and Allergen certificate.

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 22nd July 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Sunday 27th July 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Catering Assistant

Directorate: Place

Loanhead Cafe (20h) - Mon 10:30-17:00, Tue, Wed 11:30-17:00, Thurs 11:00-15:00

Contract Status: Permanent

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 20 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £13,838.13 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool, and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person who has previously been a looked-after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.