Catering Assistant - STR07886

Stirling Council; Callander; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a motivated catering assistant to join their team for a temporary position of 6 months. The role entails a range of responsibilities, including food preparation, cooking, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will receive training and have opportunities for development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Incremental progression up to the top of the payscale

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay scheme

Carers Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lift share Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and interested in maintaining high standards.
• Willing to undergo training provided on-the-job and off-the-job.
• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and basic cooking.
• Serving food and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Hygiene

Health and Safety

Job description

Job Description

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A vacancy has arisen for a catering assistant who is motivated, interested, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of food preparation and service. Responsibilities 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 both on-the-job and off-the-job. The role is initially based at one location but may require relocation with notice, depending on service needs. This is a temporary position for 6 months, working hours are 9:00 am to 2:30 pm during term time.

Additional Information

Salary and benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office and remote work options
• Biennial incremental progression up to the top of the payscale
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If shortlisted after the interview, you will be asked to complete the necessary forms and undergo verification.

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