Catering Assistant - Wallyford Learning Campus

East Lothian Council; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing quality catering services in a supportive environment. This part-time role involves working 25 hours a week at the Wallyford Learning Campus, where you will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering exceptional service. Ideal for those with a passion for food hygiene and safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while developing your skills in a dynamic setting. If you meet the essential criteria and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).
• PVG membership required for regulated roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality catering and function services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Location: Wallyford Learning Campus Masons Way Wallyford East Lothian, EH21 8BF

Salary: £23,651 - £25,147 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
This is a 52 week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:
Working five days a week, 5 hours a day, will include some evening and weekend working, rota to be confirmed.
To start asap.

It is essential that all applicants hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2). This can be obtained on-line and is available from many on-line training providers.

This position is being re-advertised, previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

To assist in the provision of a quality catering and function service in accordance with relevant legislative requirements including health and safety, food hygiene, and hazard analysis within the food industry.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Elementary food hygiene certificate.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.