Catering Assistant (Part Time)(St Timothys PS) - REQ06901 - 492050

North Lanarkshire Council Ltd; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council Ltd invites applications for a Catering Assistant to support daily food preparation, serve meals and beverages, and help maintain a clean, safe environment. The role focuses on delivering warm, high-quality service in a busy setting.

We value clear communication, numeracy, and teamwork, with desirable experience in catering and a L1 Food Hygiene certificate. Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 10:30-14:30, with PVG scheme requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• Experience in customer service and till handling.
• Desirable: Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation and serving.
• Help maintain a clean, safe dining area.
• Deliver friendly customer service to guests.
• Follow the stated working pattern and hours.

Skills

Clear communication

Literacy & numeracy

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC3 £27,455 - £28,533 (Pro Rata)

17.5 Hours per week

Join our dedicated catering team and play a key role in delivering a warm, welcoming, and high quality service to our customers.

As a Catering Assistant, you will work efficiently to support daily food preparation, serve meals and beverages, and help maintain a clean, safe, and friendly environment. Your positive attitude and commitment to great customer service will make a real difference in our busy setting.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Understands customer needs and current food trends
• Works well as part of a team
• Brings experience of customer service, with some exposure to till or cash handling

Experience within a catering environment is desirable, and holding an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you and welcome you to our team.

Working Pattern:

Monday - Friday, 10.30 am - 2.30 pm (30 min unpaid break)

Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme before starting. This will be arranged by North Lanarkshire Council.

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Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy To Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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