Itinerant Kitchen Assistant, Lewis and Harris Schools (3986)

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Itinerant Kitchen Assistant, Lewis & Harris Schools (3986)
20 hours per week, term time, permanent post
£13,477 - £13,609 per annum, inclusive of £1,364 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas. The initial deployment for this post will be in Stornoway Primary School. Duties will include: preparing food, including simple cooking and serving of meals, snacks and beverages; handling of cash, operating cash register and completing relevant forms; ensuring all food handling operations are in compliance with current Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, and with the Comhairle’s Food Safety Policy.

Previous experience in a similar post is essential and a current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential as the ability to travel between locations is required.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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Neach-cuideachaidh Cidsin, ag obair eadar sgoiltean, Sgoiltean Leòdhais agus na Hearadh (3986)
20 uair gach seachdain, tron teirm, dreuchd mhaireannach
£13,477 - £13,609 gach bliadhna, a’ gabhail a-steach £1,364 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna

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Ceann-latha: Diluain 7 an t-Sultain 2026

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