At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Kitchen Assistant, preparing and serving delicious meals for students.
- Company: Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath, a vibrant school community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and work during term time with a supportive team.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a friendly environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable kitchen experience.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 17011 - 17011 £ per year.
25 hours per week, term time, permanent post
£16,847 - £17,011 per annum, inclusive of £1,705 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
The post holder will be required to carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas. Duties will include:
- preparing food, including simple cooking and serving of meals, snacks and beverages;
- handling of cash, operating cash register and completing relevant forms;
- ensuring all food handling operations are in compliance with current Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, and with the Comhairle’s Food Safety Policy.
Previous experience in a similar post is essential and a current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade. Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.
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Kitchen Assistant, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6986) - CNS06534 employer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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