Recreation Assistant (Cafe) - NAY16500

North Ayrshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Recreation Assistant (Cafe) for a fixed term of 6 months at Vikingar! in Largs. The role involves various tasks including food preparation, cafe cleanliness, and customer service. Candidates should possess knowledge in food safety and be able to handle cash transactions. The position offers £13.45 per hour for 7.5 hours each week. Application forms are available on the KA Leisure website, with a closing date of 19th December 2025.

Qualifications

• Current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Experience in catering or food service would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the cafe properly.
• Prepare and serve food while ensuring safety guidelines.
• Handle cash and operate the till.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Cash Handling Skills

Job description

Overview

Post: Recreation Assistant (Cafe) (Fixed Term - 6 months)

Job Ref: L1404

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour (K:A Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £13.45 under the Living Wage Initiative. Term and Conditions apply)

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Location: Vikingar! - Largs

Role Summary: To undertake a variety of tasks which may include the cleaning of designated areas and assisting in the provision of a quality catering service. Also responsible for ensuring they are prepared for customers before and during cafe opening hours and maintaining the cafe to the required standards of cleanliness and safety. To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by Management or someone acting on their behalf, in addition to the role specific tasks & responsibilities detailed below.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the cafe
• Preparing and serving food and beverages whilst operating within Food Safety and Nutrition guidelines
• General catering and specific cleaning duties
• Cash handling/till operation.

Desirable: Current Food Hygiene Certificate

More Information: To apply, please complete and submit our KA Leisure application form, available on our website www.kaleisure.com/work-with-us/

Closing Date: 19th December 2025

Qualifications & Additional Information

• Regulated Work with Children/Protected Adults: Where work is considered regulated work with children and/or protected adults, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults. Dependent on the classification of post, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG scheme, undergo a PVG Scheme update or complete a Police Check Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by KA Leisure.
• PLEASE NOTE: Successful candidates will meet the cost of the relevant PVG/Police Scotland check; it will be deducted from salary following commencement of employment with the Company.