Relief Recreation Assistant (Cafe) - NAY16479

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

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Relief Recreation Assistant for their cafe. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, preparing and serving food, and providing excellent customer service during opening hours. Applicants must have a Current Food Hygiene Certificate and be flexible in their working hours. The position pays £13.45 per hour and is primarily on an as-required basis. Interested candidates can apply by submitting an application form available on the council's website.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the cafe.
• Experience in cash handling and till operation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the cafe according to schedule.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages observing food safety guidelines.
• Perform general catering tasks and specific cleaning duties.

Skills

Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Post: Relief Recreation Assistant (Cafe)

Job Ref: L1405

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: As and when required

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.

Role Specific Tasks

Catering environment duties will include:

• 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

Additional Information

We will be in contact with you no later than 20 working days after the detailed closing date of the post however if you have not heard from us within that period, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Regulated Work with Children/Protected Adults

Where work is considered regulated work with children and/or protected adults, it is an offense 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.