Relief Catering Assistants, Orkney 2025 Island Games - ORK09283

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Relief Catering Assistant for the Orkney 2025 Island Games! This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic catering environment, assisting in the preparation and serving of meals at various locations. You'll gain valuable experience while receiving on-the-job training, ensuring you're equipped to thrive in a fast-paced setting. With flexible shift patterns and a competitive hourly rate, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to a memorable event. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting experience!

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must provide sensible footwear and dress appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with breakfast and evening meal service.
• Supervised serving of meals and general kitchen cleaning.

Skills

Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic food preparation

Supervised meal serving

Job description

Relief Catering Assistants, Orkney 2025 Island Games - ORK09283

Various Locations (Kirkwall Grammar School (KGS), Stromness Academy, Papdale Halls of Residence (PhoR))

Department: Education, Leisure and Housing

Team: Corporate Catering

Event: Orkney 2025 Island Games

Position: Catering Assistants

Duration: Temporary hours from 9 July – 20 July 2025

Shift patterns: Various shifts from Monday - Sunday, 6am – 11am, 12pm – 10pm, 6pm – 10pm. Minimum of 4 shifts required.

Pay: £14.44 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Additional pay: A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate.

Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as kitchen assistants, assisting with breakfast and evening meal service during the Orkney Island Games 2025.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks with providing a basic breakfast service and 2-course evening meals at locations including KGS, PhoR, and Stromness Academy.

No previous experience is required as on-the-job training will be provided. A willingness to work in a fast-paced catering environment is essential.

Key duties include supervised serving of meals, basic food preparation and service, stock replenishment, setting up and clearing dining areas, washing up, and general cleaning within kitchen and dining areas.

This role will be fully supervised, with training and PPE provided. Candidates must provide their own sensible footwear and dress appropriately for shifts.

Travel between work locations within Orkney should be efficient and effective to meet operational needs.

For an informal discussion, please contact Scott Pring, Schools Catering Manager, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday, 18 May 2025

Note: Interview expenses are not payable for this post.