At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious food while working with a supportive team.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and local culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, great pension, discounts, and a healthy work-life balance.
- Other info: Flexible term-time hours perfect for students looking to earn while studying.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just a passion for food and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 10227 - 13362 £ per year.
Undertake, under the general direction of the Catering Supervisor, the preparation, simple cooking and serving of food.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description.
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The grade of this post is Level 2. The work style for this post is Frontline worker.
Available posts are as follows:
- Post A - Catering Assistant (16hrs) - Marr College - Annual salary, adjusted to a term time working pattern, from £10,227 to £10,690
- Post B - Catering Assistant (20hrs) - Symington Primary - Annual salary, adjusted to a term time working pattern, from £12,783 to £13,362
- Post C - Catering Assistant (16hrs) - Kingcase Primary - Annual salary, adjusted to a term time working pattern, from £10,227 to £10,690
Catering Assistant (Term Time) - Various Locations within South Ayrshire - SOA12696 - SOA12696 employer: South Ayrshire Council
Join South Ayrshire Council as a Catering Assistant and be part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference in our vibrant communities. We offer competitive salaries, excellent pension schemes, and a supportive work-life balance, alongside unique benefits like discounts on local amenities and a Cycle to Work Scheme. With a focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth, this role provides an opportunity to contribute to the health and happiness of our diverse population while enjoying a fulfilling career in a historic and beautiful location.
