Catering Assistant ( Part Time) (Temporary) (Term Time) (Braidhurst HS) - REQ04206 - 431007

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary position available with North Lanarkshire Council for the role of NLC3, focused on food preparation and service. Ideal candidates should have strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, along with experience in customer service. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and development opportunities, and requires prospective employees to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Wellbeing and financial support options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good communication, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential.
• Experience in a catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic food preparation, serving meals and beverages.
• Work effectively and quickly in a team setting.

Skills

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Position: NLC3 - £25,437 - £26,412 (Pro Rata)

You will work quickly and effectively to undertake basic food preparation, serving meals and beverages to our customers.

You should have good communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, as well as knowledge of current products and customer demands. You will also be a good team player with experience of working with customers daily and minimal experience of till and cash handling.

Ideally, you will have experience in a catering environment. An elementary food hygiene certificate would be advantageous.

You must become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member before starting this role.

• If shortlisted, interviews will be held during the week beginning 23rd June. You will receive an email confirming the date, time, and location.
• If appointed to a term-time position, and after pre-employment checks are completed, your start date will be 14th August 2025.

This position is temporary until 29 June 2026.

Working Pattern

30 Hours - Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Benefits of Working at North Lanarkshire Council

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, and various wellbeing, financial, and family support options. Learn more at workwellNL. We also provide learning and development opportunities through our LearnNL academy to support your career growth.

For more information on careers in local government, visit the myjobscotland career hub.

Flexible Working

North Lanarkshire Council supports flexible working arrangements under our Smarter Working Policy.

Additional Information

See our Recruitment Charter.

Casual/sessional roles include a payment of 12.1% of the hourly rate for each hour worked, covering annual leave and public holidays, paid separately on your payslip. Payment is only for hours worked.

Inclusive Opportunities

We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We support service personnel, veterans, and their families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant, offering guaranteed interviews if criteria are met.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise, providing guaranteed interviews for care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Our Vision

The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to make it a great place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We believe fair work—offering voice, fulfillment, opportunity, respect, and security—boosts creativity and productivity. More information is available via the provided link.

Additional Resources

Alternative application packs in formats like Large Print, Braille, and Audio can be requested by calling 01698 403151.

Easy Read documents explaining the process are available at Easy Read - My NL.