COMM ENT 3307 G1 - Catering Assistant - Hallside Primary School (600353) - 3307-434181821

South Lanarkshire Council; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cambuslang is seeking a full-time Catering Assistant to prepare meals and ensure hygiene practices are followed at Hallside Primary School. This role entails working 20 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday mornings, and involves preparing food according to recipes and cleaning work areas. Relevant experience in a catering environment is preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a range of employee benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food preparation.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals within recipe guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of food production areas.
• Follow hygiene practices in food service.

Skills

Meal preparation

Hygiene practices

Customer service

Job description

# COMM ENT 3307 G1 - Catering Assistant - Hallside Primary School (600353)Ref no:: 3307-434181821Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 16/01/2026Location:: Newton Station Road, Cambuslang, G72 7XNRate:: £13.33Contract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 20 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**Internal** applicants **MUST** apply via **Opportunity Marketplace.** Please ensure you complete your **SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS** via **“Me”** tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled **“REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.****ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11:55pm.****Location:** Hallside Primary School, Newton Station Road, Halfway, Cambuslang, G72 7XN**Hours:** 20 hours per week**Work Pattern:** Monday - Friday 7.30am - 11.30am**Hourly Rate:** £13.33 per hourCommunity & Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including nurseries, school and council offices.Facilities Assistant (Catering) - You will be responsible for preparing meals within recipe guidelines and undertaking all hygiene work practices in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food including the cleaning of food production areas, equipment and utensils.View the**Please Apply online -**All correspondence will be via your email address**Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.****Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.****Legislative Information**This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.**Overseas Criminal Records Check**An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.**Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant**South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.* Up to 33 days annual leave* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)* Occupational sick pay* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)**PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.****To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.**The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement