Catering Assistant

Job Purpose

Assist in the daily preparation of food for a variety of meal plans at various establishments across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.

Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Responsibilities

Employment References

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Additional Information

This is a part time permanent position based at The William McIlvanney Campus, Sutherland Drive, Kilmarnock.

The hours of work are 10 per week to be worked as follows;

Monday - Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm

The hourly rate is £11.25 (pay ward pending 2023/24)

This post is 52 weeks.


If you live in East Ayrshire, employed or unemployed, we can assist you to take those steps towards your future work goals. We can help you step by step to complete this application and provide interview techniques for when you attend interviews. To find out about our in person support please get in touch with us on Facebook @EastAyrshireWorks, on the phone at 01563 503000 or by email employability@east-ayrshire.gov.uk