Catering Assistant

Posted 9 days 11 hours ago by Centreforequalities

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Fife, Tayport, United Kingdom, DD6 9
Job Description
Proposed Interview Date:Monday 7September 2026 Closing Date:Sunday30 August2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 10 or 12.5 hours per week Location: Tayport Supporting Statement

Do you enjoy working with children and have an interest in providing healthy, nutritious meals? If so, a rewarding career as a Catering Assistant could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our catering team, supporting Ferryport Nursery and Tayport Primary School in Tayport . As part of a new team, you will play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for children while helping to deliver a high-quality meal service.

We currently have a permanent vacancy to join our teams, Monday to Friday on a 38-week, term-time contract.

Tayport Primary School 1 x 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38-week term-time contract 1 x 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38-week term-time contract

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
  • Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
  • Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
  • Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
  • Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

This work is about providing customer service, ensuring nursery pupils receive hot or cold meals every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference with meal you have served.

On the job training is given working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.

The Person

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post Further Information Role Profile -

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