Kitchen Assistant, Balivanich School (2465) - CNS06649

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich (2465) in Kirkwall is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant. The role covers general kitchen duties in the school canteen and dining areas, including food prep and serving meals, snacks and beverages.

Responsibilities include cash handling, till operation and completing forms, while ensuring compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety. PVG membership is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar post is essential.
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas.
• Prepare food, including simple cooking and serving of meals, snacks and beverages.
• Handle cash, operate cash register and complete relevant forms.
• Ensure food handling operations comply with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation and policies.

Skills

Cash handling

Food handling

Cash register

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

£3,032 - £3,062 per annum, inclusive of £307 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas. 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.

The hours of this post will be worked 9.30am - 2pm on a Friday.

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

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

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

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 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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