General Assistant - Earlston Primary School - SBO10520

Scottish Borders Council; Earlston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and qualifications

Professional development and promotion

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a General Assistant at Earlston Primary School to assist in preparation, production and service of meals under supervision of the cook. This role supports the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning and contributes to a safe, hygienic dining environment for pupils and staff.

You should have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain within 6 months), experience in a similar role, and the ability to work both as part of a team and

Qualifications

• Have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to achieve it within 6 months.
• Have experience working in a similar role.
• Have experience with basic kitchen duties and awareness of how to safely use chemical agents.
• Be able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining halls and kitchen.
• Have knowledge of food portion control and be able to assist with food preparation and heating.
• Possess customer care skills and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Be flexible, able to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for pupils.
• Preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff following food safety and service standards
• Promoting the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning
• Working as part of a team to ensure high standards of food hygiene for pupils
• Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility
• Working with your team with no budgetary responsibility

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Flexible

Unsupervised work

Health & safety awareness

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

General Assistant - Earlston Primary School - SBO10520

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• "Earn & Learn" by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
• A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

Role Purpose

To assist in preparation, production and service of food as required under the supervision of the cook. To assist in the promotion of the ethos of better eating better learning within the school environment.

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for pupils.
• Preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff following food safety and service standards
• Promoting the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning
• Working as part of a team to ensure high standards of food hygiene for pupils
• Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility
• Working with your team with no budgetary responsibility

Requirements

• Have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to achieve it within 6 months
• Have experience working in a similar role
• Have experience with basic kitchen duties and awareness of how to safely use chemical agents
• Be able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining halls and kitchen
• Have knowledge of food portion control and be able to assist with food preparation and heating
• Possess customer care skills and be able to maintain confidentiality
• Be flexible, able to work unsupervised and as part of a team

Informal Enquiries

Please contact

Full Name: Graham Stewart

Job Title: Catering coordinator

Phone Number:07741029284

Equality Opportunity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.

Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail] You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment