Catering Assistant (Part Time) (Term Time) (Temporary) - REQ04814 - 439824

North Lanarkshire Council; New Stevenston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in New Stevenston is seeking a candidate for a role involving food preparation and serving meals to customers. Applicants should possess good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. An elementary food hygiene certificate is advantageous. This position does not accept CV submissions; an application form is required.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current products and customer demands.
• Minimal experience of till and cash handling required.
• Elementary food hygiene certificate would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic food preparation.
• Serve meals and beverages to customers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Experience with customers

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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 on a daily basis and minimal experience of till and cash handling. Ideally, you will also have experience in a catering environment. An elementary food hygiene certificate would be an advantage.


• You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

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Application

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***