At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in providing quality catering services, prepare meals, and maintain cleanliness.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, term-time work, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values focus, passion, and inspiration.
- Qualifications: Team player with the ability to work under pressure and follow food safety guidelines.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.
We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Reporting to the Catering Supervisor, you will assist in the provision of a quality catering service within this location and associated locations, as required. As a Facilities Assistant within a kitchen, you will prepare and serve meals, operate a till and undertake specific cleaning duties. You must have the ability to work under pressure, be a team player and operate within food safety and nutritional guidelines. Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit the needs of the service would be desirable. This post is Term Time. Start date is subject to PVG and Occupational Health Checks.
Staff Values & Behaviours: North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
References: If this post requires references, you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
PVG (Children): 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. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
Our Workstyles: As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
Use of AI in Applications: Applicants may use AI tools to assist with drafting or refining their application. However, AI should only be used to enhance an application and must not replace personal experience or be used to generate content wholly on the applicant’s behalf. Where it is identified that AI has been used to create an application in full or to falsify responses, this will be taken into account within the scoring, and your application may not be progressed.
Facilities Assistant - Catering - NAY17457 in Kilwinning employer: North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council is an excellent employer that prioritises staff well-being and development, offering a supportive work culture where values of Focus, Passion, and Inspiration are at the forefront. As a Facilities Assistant in catering, you will enjoy a term-time role with flexible hours, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to a quality service within your community. With a commitment to inclusivity and reasonable adjustments, North Ayrshire Council ensures that all employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact.
