Catering Assistants - FLK14798

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG scheme membership covered

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team. The role involves supporting schools and other council sites across the Falkirk area by preparing and serving nutritious meals with care, in a team-focused environment.

No prior experience is essential as full training is provided; what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work well with others in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.
• On-the-job training provided to all new hires.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals in a school catering setting.
• Support catering across Falkirk area as part of the Facilities team.
• Contribute to a friendly, reliable service that supports children’s wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety basics

Job description

Join Our Facilities Team – Catering Assistant

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference to children’s daily experience? Are you friendly, reliable, and ready to be part of a team that takes pride in great service? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting schools and other Council sites across the Falkirk area. In this role, you’ll help prepare and serve meals that are nutritious, appealing, and delivered with care.

Who We’re Looking For:

Previous experience is welcome but not essential – full training will be provided. Most important is your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well with others. If you’re organised, customer-focused and enjoy working as part of a team, you’ll thrive in this role.

The Role:

• Location: Peripatetic across Falkirk area (x2 posts CS4148 and CS4157)
• Hours: 15 hours per week
• Days: Monday to Friday (various)
• Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Temporary until June 2027
• Team: Part of a wider Facilities team delivering catering across the area

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, team-focused working culture
• On-the-job training and support
• The chance to be part of a service that directly supports children’s wellbeing

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.