Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A local health and social care provider in the Oldmeldrum area is looking for a part-time Catering Assistant to prepare and serve food in schools and community facilities. The position involves 12.5 hours of work per week, with responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, and maintaining hygiene standards. Flexibility is required as the role may involve weekend working. If you're passionate about delivering quality service, this could be the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service is preferred.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for schools and community facilities.
• Serve food and beverages to students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

# Catering Assistant - FloatingRef no:: ABS46221Published:: 06/01/2026Closes:: 20/01/2026Location:: Oldmeldrum Area, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0AA * Inverurie Area, Inverurie, AB51 4AASalary:: £7,456 - £7,624 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.Working hours Monday to Friday 2.50 hours per day over lunchtime.For administrative purposes, you will be based at the Inverurie Repair Depot, but will cover any absence in the Meldrum/Inverurie area.**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