At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our catering team to prepare and serve delicious meals while ensuring a friendly environment.
- Company: North Lanarkshire Council, committed to quality service and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary part-time role with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community 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.
We are looking for someone who:
- 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. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you and welcome you to our team.
Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme before starting. This will be arranged by North Lanarkshire Council.
Important Application Guidance: To support your application and ensure fair shortlisting, you must provide a supporting statement. In this statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not address these criteria may not be shortlisted.
Work pattern: 12.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 11:30 to 14:00. This is a temporary position until 29/01/2027.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that 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.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
Catering Assistant (Temporary)(Part Time)(Term Time)(Brannock HS) - REQ06400 - 479230 in Newarthill employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. As a Catering Assistant, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and access to comprehensive training through our LearnNL academy, all while contributing to a welcoming environment for the community. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample growth opportunities.
