At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious food while ensuring kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Balfron High School's catering service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and health support.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives with your culinary skills and creativity.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 26411 - 32281 £ per year.
Closing Date: 29th September 2026
Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time, Permanent
Salary: £12,635
Hours: 20 per week
Location: Balfron High School
A vacancy has occurred for a catering assistant who is motivated, interested and takes pride in ensuring that a high standard of food preparation and service is maintained. Duties will include the preparation of food, basic cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene and health and safety, ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and subsequent legislation. Experience in Catering is not essential as training on job and compulsory off job training will be provided. You will be initially based at one location but will be required to move location with appropriate notice as the service requires.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
The Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
- Carers Leave.
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Lift share Scheme.
- Car Lease Scheme.
- Technology Benefit Scheme.
Catering Assistant- Balfron High School - 102415 - 488612 employer: Stirling Council
As a Catering Assistant with our Task Team, you will join a supportive and dynamic work environment dedicated to providing healthy meals for young people. We offer generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing learning opportunities, all while ensuring a strong work-life balance. Our commitment to employee well-being and professional growth makes us an excellent employer in the Stirling area.
