Catering Assistant

Fife Council

  • Glenrothes, Fife
  • £24,741 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
Job Category: Hospitality/CateringJob Description:Closing Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025Contract Type: Permanent, Term time onlySalary: FCLW £24,740.74 pro rataWorking Pattern: various hours per week, 38 weeks per yearLocation: GlenrothesSupporting StatementAs part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement or CV which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. If possible, please indicate which post you are interested in. For more information, check out the section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement or CV, your application may not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement or CV at the section marked 'upload resumé'. More information is available on our Career site atIf you have an interest in the provision of school meals for children of all ages, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of Catering Assistants in Schools and Nurseries within villages near Glenrothes. We have two permanent vacancies to join our teams all working various hours per day as required between 10:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday.PRIMARY SCHOOLSMARKINCH
  • Markinch Primary School - 1 post x 15 hours per week (3 hours per day as required between 10:30am to 2:00pm), 38-week contract.
STRATHMIGLO
  • Strathmiglo Primary School - 1 post x 12.5 hours per week (2.5 hours per day as required between 11:00am and 2:00pm), 38-week contract.
GLENROTHES
  • Rimbleton Primary School - 1 post x 10 hours per week (2 hours per day as required between 12:00noon and 2:00pm), 38-week contract.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
  • We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.18 per hour for this post. plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
(equal instalments every 4 week pay period). * Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
  • Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance.
  • Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car in mobile posts.
  • Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!
This work is about providing customer service, ensuring pupils and staff receive hot or cold meals every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference whether its Breakfast Club, Morning Break or Lunch you have served. On the job training is given working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate.The PersonNo specific qualification is required for this post as full training will be given.Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.You will be required to attend a full day Induction Training before starting in post.Further Information
  • Role Profile - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
  • How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our
behaviour framework for more information. * Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For Further Information Please Contact: Peter Bathgate - peter.bathgate@fife.gov.uk"We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more."

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