Kitchen Assistant, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6986) - CNS06664

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar seeks a Kitchen Assistant for Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath. The role involves general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas, including preparing food, simple cooking, serving meals, snacks and beverages, and cash handling as required.

Candidates should have prior kitchen experience; a current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable. The appointment is subject to PVG scheme checks and information security requirements. Closing date: 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar post is essential.
• A 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; handling of cash as required.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6986) - CNS06664

Kitchen Assistant, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6986)

£16,847 - £17,011 per annum, inclusive of £1,705 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.

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 16 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.