Catering Assistant – Lunchtime Service Team (NVQ Ready)

Derbyshire County Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to join their kitchen team at Eccles Fold Day Centre. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring allergen compliance during lunchtime service. Applicants must complete an NVQ food hygiene certificate. The role requires some weekend and bank holiday work. The council offers various employee benefits such as annual leave, training opportunities, and access to a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave per year

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to work scheme

Access to in-house occupational services

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and enjoys teamwork.
• Able to demonstrate an appropriate attitude for a day centre environment.
• Must be willing to work some weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering supervisor and cook in lunchtime service.
• Assist with food preparation, cleaning, and allergen compliance.
• Prepare the dining room for service.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Cleaning

Portion control

Allergen compliance

Education

NVQ food hygiene certificate

Job description

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to join their kitchen team at Eccles Fold Day Centre. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring allergen compliance during lunchtime service. Applicants must complete an NVQ food hygiene certificate. The role requires some weekend and bank holiday work. The council offers various employee benefits such as annual leave, training opportunities, and access to a local government pension scheme.