Catering Assistant - ABS46229

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health and social care body is looking for a Catering Assistant to assist with food preparation and service in schools and community facilities. This part-time role requires commitment to quality service and may involve flexible working hours. You will work Monday to Friday during term time, contributing to the well-being of children and communities. The position offers a salary of £7,456 - £7,545 per year and the possibility of a Living Wage Supplement.

Benefits

Living Wage Supplement

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery.
• Flexible working hours may be required.
• Willingness to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.
• Work within primary and secondary schools.
• Ensure service delivery standards are met.

Skills

Commitment to quality service

Food preparation

Cooking skills

Job description

# Catering AssistantRef no:: ABS46229Published:: 06/01/2026Closes:: 20/01/2026Location:: Alford Academy, Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, Alford, AB33 8PYSalary:: £7,456 - £7,545 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 12.5 hours per week## Job DescriptionUndertake the preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages within primary and secondary schools and community facilities.This role may require flexible and weekend working.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 12pm - 2.30pm (Term Time)Aberdeenshire Council currently applies a Living Wage Supplement to all Council employees earning less than £13.45 per hour.**Informal enquiries to: Carol Gartly 07717630990**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement