Application Closing Date: 2 July 2026 11:55pm
Location: Canberra Primary School, Belmont Drive, East Kilbride, G75 8HD
Hours: 30 hours per week on a term time basis
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8am - 2.30pm
Hourly Rate: £14.51 - £14.83 per hour
Position Status: Temporary until 31 December 2026.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include the allocation of duties, work rotas, basic routine training and maximising attendance. You will also be required to carry out clerical and financial duties associated with the catering function. You will be responsible for preparing meals, ordering goods, carrying out quality audits and Environmental Health action points and complying with food safety systems.
- Supervision of a team of Facility Assistants (Catering), including assisting with training; recruitment & selection; maximising attendance; team brief.
- To undertake and ensure the provision of a quality service and advising management of any stock or quality control issues.
- To undertake cash counting, balancing and recording of financial transactions. (CDCH3).
- To prepare, cook and present a varied selection of menu items.
- To manage function work as required and the transfer of food items within and out with the kitchen for serving.
- To undertake practical tasks in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food including the cleaning of floors, walls, food production areas, equipment and utensils.
Requirements
Effective communication skills are essential along with the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your own workload. You should be a committed team player and be able to demonstrate previous experience of providing a customer orientated service.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups such as disabled applicants, care experienced background, black, Asian or minority ethnic background, military service background and those who are new to Scotland. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Recruitment Process
Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. All correspondence will be via your email address. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer. Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
For further information about the disclosure process and best practice, refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
