Relief Catering Assistant (Peripatetic) (Clydebank)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking Catering Assistants in Clydebank to support the catering service's day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate and have knowledge of food safety and hygiene. This role involves food preparation, service, and ensuring cleanliness in kitchens and dining areas. Offering flexible employment with competitive benefits, including annual leave and pension scheme participation.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25+ days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Systems and Health & Safety Legislation.
• Previous experience in similar roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation and service adhering to nutritional standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Adhere to Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Vacancies have arisen for Catering Assistants within the authority’s Clydebank area. Preference of location will be discussed at the interview.

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operational requirements of the catering service within this premise. The successful candidate should be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities include assisting in basic food preparation and service of all foods in compliance with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drinks in schools (Scotland) regulations 2008, adhering to relevant legislation, and setting up/clearing away equipment for food service. The post holder’s duties also include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, including crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, kitchen and dining areas, staff rest room, and toilets.

Applicants must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent qualification, which is an essential requirement.

The post holder will need to adhere to Food Safety Systems, Safe Systems of Work, and Health and Safety Legislation. Knowledge of these legislations and previous experience in similar roles would be advantageous.

Requirements

This position is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020. Membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer is made.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions, including spent convictions. Failure to disclose such convictions may result in dismissal or disciplinary action and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days with each year of service, plus 8 public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing supports, including occupational health and counselling services

We invite you to apply and share your experience and why you are suitable for this role. For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit this link. Additional information on working benefits can be found here.