Kitchen Assistant, Burray Primary School - ORK10805

Orkney Islands Council; Burray; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Burray Primary School. This permanent, term-time post is 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11:30–14:00. The role is paid £15.50–£15.67 per hour, with the stated salary pro rata of £29,909–£30,237 per year, including Distant Islands Allowance.

Applications close 11 October 2026. The post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Reporting to the Service Manager - Corporate Catering.

Job description

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Kitchen Assistant, Burray Primary School

12.5 hours per week

Permanent, Term Time

£29,909 - £30,237 pro rata

£15.50 - £15.67 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Service Manager - Corporate Catering.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 11:30 - 14:00. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 11 October 2026, with shortlisting and interviews taking place from week beginning Monday 12 October 2026.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.