Kitchen Assistant, Dounby Primary School - ORK09734

Orkney Islands Council; Dounby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Dounby Primary School. The position entails assisting with the meal service, food preparation, and cleaning tasks. This role offers 10 hours per week during term time, with a salary range of approximately £28,864 - £29,173 pro rata. Candidates must hold a food hygiene qualification and be able to travel within Orkney to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the school meal service at Dounby Primary School.
• Serve meals, perform basic food preparation and cooking.

Skills

Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification

Ability to travel efficiently

Job description

Overview

Advertisement for the Education, Communities and Housing directorate: Corporate Catering at Dounby Primary School.

Kitchen Assistant — 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12:30 to 14:30. Permanent, Term Time. Salary: £28,864 - £29,173 pro rata / £14.96 - £15.12 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the school meal service at Dounby Primary School.
• Serve meals, perform basic food preparation and cooking, operate the till, set up and clear down the dining area, wash up and clean.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
• This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Scott Pring, Schools Catering Manager, on [phone] or [e-mail].

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 28 September 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

Notes

All applications are invited from motivated individuals.