Catering Assistant

Job Vacancy

Facility Services within Resources of Midlothian Council operate a catering service based within Nurseries, Primary Schools and High Schools across Midlothian.

This post is based in Strathesk Kitchen prepping Lunch for Scots Corner Nursery working 52 weeks of the year.

Assisting the Kitchen Catering Supervisor in the day-to-day operational requirements of the kitchen including the basic food preparation, serving of all foods at Scots Corner Nursery, cleaning, and maintenance and checking of equipment. Out with School Term time this service will be provided from Lasswade High School.

KNOWLEDGE

The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience.

Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate and Allergen certificate.

 

CLOSING DATE - 12-03-24

INTERVIEW DATE – 28-03-24

Job Advert

Position Title:            Catering Assistant  

Directorate:                Place

Working from Home: No

Location:                    Strathesk Primary School kitchen for Scots Corner Nursery  

Contract Status:       Fixed Term for 6 months

Hours of Work:          16 hours per week

Working Pattern:      Monday – Thursday 10:00-14:00

Weeks per year:       52 

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 16 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £12,085.71 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.