Catering Assistant - STR07786

Stirling Council; Cambusbarron; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority seeks a motivated catering assistant to join Cambusbarron Primary School. In this term-time role, you will be responsible for food preparation and service while ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Enjoy generous annual leave, pension benefits, and ongoing development opportunities while making a positive impact on the community's food service needs.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Carers Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is not essential; training will be provided.
• Must comply with Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Basic Cooking

Kitchen Hygiene

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Description

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Cambusbarron Primary School, Monday to Friday 9.30am-1.30pm, this is a term-time contract.

A vacancy has occurred for a catering assistant who is motivated, interested, and takes pride in maintaining a high standard of food preparation and service. Duties include food preparation, basic cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene, and health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as the Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act. Experience in catering is not essential as training will be provided. You will initially be based at one location but may need to move locations with appropriate notice as required.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/work-from-home options. We support flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression until reaching the top of the payscale
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For more information, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift Share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application proceeds after the interview, you will need to complete the necessary forms and verification.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age (note restrictions on Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.