Facilities Assistant (Catering) - NAY15808

Medirest Signature; Irvine; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Irvine is seeking a Facilities Assistant to prepare and serve meals, operate the till, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. This temporary role until July 2026 requires effective teamwork and flexibility. Successful candidates will undergo PVG checks and must demonstrate a commitment to food safety and nutrition standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing a quality catering service.
• Willingness to comply with PVG and Occupational Health Checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Operate the till and perform cleaning duties.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Adherence to food safety standards

Flexibility

Job description

Job Summary

This is a re-advert of NAY15688. Previous applicants need not re-apply as they will not be considered.

Temporary until 10th July 2026.

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. A device with a camera and internet access is required. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

We support reasonable adjustments and are a disability confident leader. For more information, visit important-information-for-applicants.

Reporting to the Catering Supervisor, you will assist in providing a quality catering service at this and related locations. As a Facilities Assistant in a kitchen, responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, operating a till, and cleaning duties. Ability to work under pressure, be a team player, and adhere to food safety and nutritional standards is essential. Flexibility in start and finish times is desirable. This is a term-time position, with start date 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 are Focus, Passion, & Inspiration. Details on our Staff Values and completing behaviour-based questions are available at Staff values and behaviours.

Additional Information

References

If references are required, you will be notified if shortlisted for an interview. Failure to provide relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Children)

This role involves Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Applicants barred from working with children are ineligible.

Preferred candidates must join or update their PVG Scheme before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages. More info at disclosure-scotland. Name and email will be entered into the PVG system to generate your PVG form.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council identifies four Workstyles. This post is classified as In Building, meaning over 90% of time is spent at a single location. More info is available in the HR Guide at Workstyles. Questions about the Workstyle can be addressed at interview.