Catering Assistant - Preston Tower Primary School (Lower Campus) - EAL11275

East Lothian Council; Prestonpans; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time catering role during school term time. The successful candidate will assist in delivering a quality catering service while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate and be prepared for a regulated role involving work with vulnerable groups. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Essential Requirement: All applicants must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a quality catering and function service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, and hazard analysis.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is for a full-time position (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours or sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78.
This is a 38-week sessional post; working hours will be during school term time only.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 11:00-14:15.
Start date: August 2025.

Essential Requirement: All applicants must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2). This can be obtained online from various training providers.

Job Details

Assist in providing a quality catering and function service, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements including health and safety, food hygiene, and hazard analysis within the food industry.

Note: Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for detailed tasks and duties. You will need to refer to these when completing your application. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

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Values and behaviours expected from employees. If invited for an interview, you may be asked questions based on these. Please review the document via the provided link.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications: Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.

PVG Membership: This role is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, involving work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or update their existing membership before an offer of employment is made. Records are regularly updated, and any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated prior to employment.

Note: If you have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last 5 years, you will need to provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For more employment information, visit: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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Note: We do not accept CVs. All applications must be completed through the online form. If you are unable to complete the form due to a disability, contact us for a paper application.