Catering Assistant (Term Time)

East Ayrshire Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council is seeking a part-time, temporary Food Preparation Assistant at Catrine Early Childhood Centre. This role involves assisting with meal preparation while promoting the Council's objectives. Applicants must have PVG membership and provide relevant references. The work schedule is Monday to Friday during term-time.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership required.
• Details of at least two relevant references needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food for children.
• Support delivery of the Council's key objectives.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

Location: Catrine Early Childhood Centre
Newton Street
Catrine, KA5 6RY

Rate: £12.96 - £13.12 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 10 hours per week

Job Description

Assist in the daily preparation of food for a variety of meal plans at various establishments across East Ayrshire. This role supports the promotion, delivery, and integration of the Council’s key objectives, including the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement, and Best Value.

Requirements

The duties involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will need to become a PVG Scheme member or have an existing membership, with a PVG Scheme Record Update, before a formal offer of employment is made. PVG records are regularly updated, and any relevant disclosures will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.

Responsibilities

We follow the national guidance "Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment". During your application, you should provide details of at least two relevant references, including one from your current or most recent employer, preferably from a senior manager. Please add [e-mail] to your safe sender list to ensure you receive all related emails.

The Individual

This is a temporary, part-time, term-time position based at Catrine Nursery. The work pattern is Monday to Friday, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm. The hourly rate is £12.96. The post is temporary until 30th April 2026.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT people. We are a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

For further information, contact [e-mail].