Food Services Assistants

We are seeking to appoint experienced Food Services Assistants to join our Hospitality and Catering team which provides a full range of catering services for the Heriot’s Community including pupils, staff, governors and visitors. You will work up to between 27.5-30 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday ,Term-Time only.

We have some flexibility in hours which can be discussed at interview stage.

Please see attached Job description for full details

Previous kitchen experience would be desirable along with a relevant food hygiene qualification.

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC#removed#

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school.

Our staff survey revealed that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer, which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Generous pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Annual review and opportunities for training and cpd
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, which is committed to upholding the ethos of our school and, as an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.