Catering Assistant at Stirling Council Career Site

Dunblane, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

9476.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Basic Cooking, Food Service, Kitchen Hygiene, Health And Safety, Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 16th July 2026 Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time, Permanent Salary: £9,476 Hours: 15 per week Location: Dunblane High School A vacancy has occurred for a catering assistant who is motivated, interested and takes pride in ensuring that a high standard of food preparation and service is maintained. Duties will include the preparation of food, basic cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene and health and safety, ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and subsequent legislation. Experience in Catering is not essential as training on job and compulsory off job training will be provided. You will be initially based at one location but will be required to move location with appropriate notice as the service requires. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/do4blxi3/catering_assistant.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

The role involves food preparation, basic cooking, and providing food service while maintaining high standards of hygiene. The assistant must ensure strict compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act.