General Assistant - Peebles High

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
• A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we want to hear from you! Join us at Scottish Borders Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our community.

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Job Purpose

To assist in preparation, production and service of food as required under the supervision of the cook. To assist in the promotion of the ethos of better eating better learning within the school environment.

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for pupils.
• Preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff following food safety and service standards
• Promoting the ethos of Better Eating Better Learning
• Working as part of a team to ensure high standards of food hygiene for pupils
• Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility
• Working with your team with no budgetary responsibility

Requirements

• Have an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to achieve it within 6 months
• Have experience working in a similar role
• Have experience with basic kitchen duties and awareness of how to safely use chemical agents
• Be able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining halls and kitchen
• Have knowledge of food portion control and be able to assist with food preparation and heating
• Possess customer care skills and be able to maintain confidentiality
• Be flexible, able to work unsupervised and as part of a team

Important information

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

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Equality Opportunity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.

For informal enquiries please contact

Full Name: Janette Lothian

Job Title: Catering Coordinator

Email Address: jlothian@scotborders.gov.uk

Phone number: 01835825257