Recreation Assistant (Cafe) - NAY18024

North Ayrshire Council; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council's KA Leisure division is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant (Cafe) at The Portal in Irvine, KA12 0AZ. You will help run the cafe, ensure cleanliness, and support customers with friendly service.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the cafe, preparing and serving food and beverages under Food Safety guidelines, general catering and cleaning duties, and cash till operations. A current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Qualifications

• Cleaning designated areas and maintaining cafe cleanliness.
• Preparedness for customers before and during cafe opening.
• Follow Food Safety and Nutrition guidelines.

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.

Skills

Cash handling

Till operation

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Job description

Location: The Portal, 66 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0AZ

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

More Information:

To apply, please complete and submit our KA Leisure application form, available on

our website: https://kaleisure.com/about/work-with-us/

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 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.

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Recreation Assistant (Cafe) - NAY18024

Company: North Ayrshire Council

Salary: £14.10 to £14.10 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Irvine, KA12 0AZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Post: Recreation Assistant (Cafe)

Job Ref: L1448

Rate of Pay: £14.10

Hours: Part-time 11 per week

Location: The Portal, 66 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0AZ

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: https://kaleisure.com/about/work-with-us/

Closing date : Friday 30th October 2026

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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.