Kitchen Assistant, The Nicolson Institute (2427) - CNS05467

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen operations at The Nicolson Institute. The role includes general kitchen duties such as food preparation and serving, with a focus on adhering to hygiene and safety standards. Candidates should have relevant kitchen experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate, providing an essential service during term time in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• A current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme for work with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general kitchen duties including preparing food and serving meals.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety legislation.
• Handle cash and operate a cash register.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cash Handling

Compliance with Food Hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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 carry out general kitchen duties in the school kitchen and dining areas. Responsibilities include preparing food, simple cooking, serving meals, snacks, and beverages; handling cash, operating a cash register, and completing relevant forms; ensuring all food handling complies with current Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, as well as the Comhairle's Food Safety Policy.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential; a current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

This position requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated work with children.

Salary includes Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment will be made at the first point of the grade.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully, and in your experience statement, detail how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates the opportunity to meet the team and experience the work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 23 June 2025

Neach-cuideachaidh Cidsin, Àrd-sgoil MhicNeacail (2427)

15 uairean gach seachdain, tron teirm, dreuchd mhaireannach
£7,846 - £7,923 gach bliadhna, a' gabhail a-steach £813 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna

Bidh an neach a gheibh an obair ri dleastanasan cidsin coitcheann a choileanadh ann an cidsin agus seòmar-bìdh na sgoile. Bidh na dleastanasan a' gabhail a-steach deasachadh bìdh, còcaireachd shìmplidh, frithealadh bìdh, greimeannan bìdh is deochan; làimhseachadh airgid, cleachdadh inneal airgid, agus lìonadh nam foirmichean a dh'fheumar; a' dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil làimhseachadh bìdh a' gabhail a-steach ri reachdas Slàinteachas is Slàinte Bìdh, agus Poileasaidh Sàbhailteachd Bìdh na Comhairle.

Tha eòlas ann an obair den t-seòrsa seo riatanach; bhiodh Teisteanas Slàinteachas Bìdh làthaireil feumail.

Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le clann san dreuchd seo.

Thèid tuairisgeul na dreuchd a ghabhail a-steach ann an Tuairisgeul Obrach agus ann an Tuairisgeul Pearsanta. Thèid an t-oifigear a dhì-ainmeachadh aig a' chiad ìre den rang.

Gheibhear barrachd fiosrachaidh anns na h-ìrean seo.

Bidh an obair a' gabhail a-steach pàigheadh san uair a' gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach.

Thèid agallamhan a chumail os làimh, a' toirt cothrom do thagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus fhaighinn air an àrainneachd obrach.

Ceann-latha: Diluain 23 Ògmhios 2025