Itinerant Kitchen Assistant, Lewis and Harris Schools (3986) - CNS06568

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking an itinerant Kitchen Assistant to perform general kitchen duties in school kitchens and dining areas across Lewis and Harris. The role starts with deployment at Stornoway Primary School.

The post requires prior similar experience and a valid Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar post is essential.
• A current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• PVG scheme membership is required by law for this regulated role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchens and dining areas.
• Prepare food, including simple cooking and serving meals, snacks and beverages.
• Handle cash, operate the cash register and complete relevant forms.
• Ensure food handling complies with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation and policies.
• Travel between locations as required.

Skills

General kitchen duties

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate desirable

Job description

Itinerant Kitchen Assistant, Lewis & Harris Schools (3986)

20 hours per week, term time, permanent post

£13,477 - £13,609 per annum, inclusive of £1,364 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas. The initial deployment for this post will be in Stornoway Primary School. Duties will include: preparing food, including simple cooking and serving of meals, snacks and beverages; handling of cash, operating cash register and completing relevant forms; ensuring all food handling operations are in compliance with current Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, and with the Comhairle's Food Safety Policy.

Previous experience in a similar post is essential and a current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential as the ability to travel between locations is required.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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Neach-cuideachaidh Cidsin, ag obair eadar sgoiltean, Sgoiltean Leòdhais agus na Hearadh (3986)

20 uair gach seachdain, tron teirm, dreuchd mhaireannach

£13,477 - £13,609 gach bliadhna, a' gabhail a-steach £1,364 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna

Bidh aig an neach san dreuchd ri obair choitcheann a dhèanamh ann an cidsin na sgoile agus sna h-àiteachan bìdh. Bidh an neach san dreuchd ag obair ann an Bun-sgoil Steòrnabhaigh sa chiad dol-a-mach. Bidh dleastanasan a' gabhail a-steach: deasachadh bìdh, a' gabhail a-steach còcaireachd shìmplidh agus frithealadh bìdh, greimeannan bìdh agus deochan; dèiligeadh ri airgead, cleachdadh an inneal-airgid agus lìonadh fhoirmichean a dh'fheumar; dèanamh cinnteach gum bi làimhseachadh bìdh a rèir reachdas Slàinteachas Bìdh agus Slàinte is Sàbhailteachd, agus Poileasaidh Sàbhailteachd Bìdh na Comhairle.

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Ceann-latha: Diluain 19 Dàmhair2026

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