Recreation Assistant (Cafe) - NAY18025

North Ayrshire Council; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council in Irvine is seeking a Recreation Assistant (Cafe) to support daily operations of the on-site cafe. You will help open/close the cafe, prepare and serve food and beverages while adhering to Food Safety and Nutrition guidelines, and perform general catering and cleaning duties.

This part-time, permanent role offers £14.10 per hour and requires working on-site at Irvine KA12 0AZ. Desirable: Current Food Hygiene Certificate.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Current Food Hygiene Certificate

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

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

Recreation Assistant (Cafe) - NAY18025

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

Desirable: Current Food Hygiene Certificate

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.

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