Cook - NAY15821

North Ayrshire Council; Kilbirnie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support quality catering services. Responsibilities include preparing meals, cleaning, and operating a till. Candidates should work well under pressure and be team players. This term time position requires flexibility with hours and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Flexibility with start and finish times to meet service needs.
• Able to operate a till and maintain cleanliness.
• Willingness to adhere to nutritional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality catering service.
• Prepare and serve meals while ensuring food safety.
• Work closely with the Catering Supervisor in a kitchen environment.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Adherence to food safety standards

Job description

Job Summary

We may conduct our interviews in person or via Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance and instructions will be provided for virtual interviews.

We are a disability confident leader and support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more information, click here.

Reporting to the Catering Supervisor, you will assist in providing a quality catering service within this and related locations. As a Facilities Assistant in a kitchen, your duties include preparing and serving meals, operating a till, and cleaning. You should work well under pressure, be a team player, and adhere to food safety and nutritional standards.

Flexibility with start and finish times to meet service needs is desirable.

This is a Term Time position. The start date is subject to PVG and Occupational Health Checks.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural-based approach in recruitment. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and completing behaviour-based application questions is available at Staff values and behaviours.

Additional Information

References

If this post requires references, you will be notified of details if you are shortlisted for an interview. Not providing relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Children)

This position is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages. For more, visit Disclose Scotland.

Upon selection, your name and email will be entered into the PVG system to generate your PVG form.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council has four Workstyles. This post is classified as: In Building, meaning most of the time is spent at a single location.

More details are available in the HR Guide - Workstyles. Feel free to ask about the Workstyle at interview.