At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our catering team to prepare and serve delicious meals with a smile.
- Company: Be part of North Lanarkshire Council, committed to quality service and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, guaranteed interviews for diverse backgrounds, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's day while gaining valuable experience in catering.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and some customer service experience are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27455 - 28533 £ per year.
Join our dedicated catering team and play a key role in delivering a warm, welcoming, and high-quality service to our customers. As a Catering Assistant, you will work efficiently to support daily food preparation, serve meals and beverages, and help maintain a clean, safe, and friendly environment. Your positive attitude and commitment to great customer service will make a real difference in our busy setting.
Key responsibilities:
- Support daily food preparation and serve food and drinks to customers.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and friendly environment.
Qualifications & attributes:
- Communicates clearly and confidently.
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Understands customer needs and current food trends.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Brings experience of customer service, with some exposure to till or cash handling.
- Experience within a catering environment is desirable, and holding an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage.
Requirements:
Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme before starting. This will be arranged by North Lanarkshire Council.
Work Pattern:
25 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 14:30 (30‑minute unpaid break).
Equal Opportunities:
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to helping care‑experienced people. If you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
Salary: NLC3 £27,455 – £28,533 (Pro Rata)
