Relief Kitchen Assistants, Uist & Barra Schools (3107) - CNS06633

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Education & Children’s Services is seeking relief kitchen assistants to cover staff absences in Uist Schools. The role involves food preparation, serving meals, washing up and cleaning, and operating a cash register.

Previous catering experience is essential, and applicants must be willing to undergo PVG scheme checks. Hours are on an as-and-when-required basis with a closing date of 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering establishment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, serving meals, washing up and cleaning.
• Operate a cash register.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving meals

Cash handling

Job description

£15.35 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 per hour Distant Islands Allowance

The Education & Children’s Services Department is seeking to add to its list of persons who are willing to act as Relief Kitchen Assistants in Uist Schools to cover staff absences.

Duties will include food preparation, serving, washing up and cleaning, and the operation of a cash register. Previous experience in a catering establishment is essential.

Hours are on an as and when required basis. The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

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

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

Closing Date: Monday 16 November 2026

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.