Kitchen Assistant, The Nicolson Institute (2427)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant for 12.5 hours per week to perform general kitchen duties in a school environment. This role involves food preparation, cash handling, and ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen experience and a current Food Hygiene Certificate. The role is term time and offers a competitive salary including a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar post is essential.
• Experience with food preparation and serving meals is required.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation is vital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, including simple cooking and serving of meals.
• Handle cash and operate the cash register.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Food preparation

Cash handling

Food Hygiene compliance

Education

Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Location: The Nicolson Institute Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PZ

Salary: £23,225 - £23,453 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 12.5 hours per week

Advert

Kitchen Assistant, The Nicolson Institute (2427)
12.5 hours per week, term time, permanent post
£7,846 - £7,923 per annum, inclusive of £813 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 in respect of regulated work with children.

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

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

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