Catering Assistant

Job Description

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.

• Assist in the daily preparation of food for meal plans at various establishments.
• Follow national guidance on pre‑employment checks: provide at least two appropriate references, one from the current or most recent employer, and ensure the reference comes from an appropriate senior manager.

• Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Must be a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member for regulated work with children and/or protected adults, or be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update before being formally offered employment.

This is a permanent part‑time position based within Grange Academy, Kilmarnock. Working hours are 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 11:15 am – 2:15 pm during term time.

Hourly rate: £13.48 – £13.64.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, LGBT people, and women for managerial posts and roles where they are under‑represented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.