Catering Assistant

If 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 in East Fife   

We currently have vacancies to join our teams, Monday to Friday as required on a 38-week, term-time contract.  

Balmerino Primary School 

1 x 10 hours per week working Monday – Friday as required, 38-week, permanent term-time contract

1 x 15 hours per week working Monday – Friday as required, 38-week, term-time contract, Temporary for 12 months  

Wormit Primary School 

1 x 10 hours per week working Monday – Friday as required, 38-week, permanent term-time contract  

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including: 

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

• Pay is annualised for 38-week contracts (equal instalments every 4 week pay period)

• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)

• Generous Holiday Allowance

• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail! 

This work is about providing customer service, ensuring nursery pupils receive hot or cold meals every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference with meal you have served.  

On the job training is given working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate. 

The Person 

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 an Induction Training Day before starting in post.