Catering Assistant

East Ayrshire; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local catering service in Kilmarnock is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support food service operations. You will work 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, promoting excellent customer care and contributing to the overall catering experience. The role requires enthusiasm and the ability to work in various venues, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment. Pay ranges from £13.48 to £13.64 per hour, with a fixed-term contract until September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is essential.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Reliable and punctual work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality catering experience.
• Deliver food service at various venues.
• Promote the organisation's strategic vision.

Skills

Customer care

Catering experience

Teamwork

Job description

# Catering AssistantRef no:: EAY12105Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 20/02/2026Location:: Central Catering Facility, Rowallan Business Park, Kilmarnock, KA3 6BQRate:: £13.48 - £13.64 per hour pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 20 hours per week## Job PurposeContribute to a high quality catering experience based at our Central Kitchen, with the requirement to work in venues as needed, delivering food service in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of East Ayrshire Leisure’s Strategic Vision.Your enthusiasm for delivering excellent customer care within the catering sector will ensure a warm and welcoming environment is provided within our venues and hospitality settings.Please see the attached Job Specification and Key Activities which outline all responsibilities and duties for this post.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW, CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY MEET ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA OF THE JOB SPECIFICATION.## Rate of PayRate of Pay - £13.48 - £13.64 per hourWorking hours will be 20 hours per week as follows:Monday - Friday 12.00am - 4.00pmPlease note: This is a fixed term contract until 30th September 2026## Responsibilities and Our ValuesYou will strive to exceed the expectations of our Strategic Vision and Corporate Delivery Plan and in doing so promote and recognise the importance of our vision and values;• Being honest and demonstrating integrity at all times• Engaging and inclusive with our people, partners and stakeholders• Striving for continuous improvement by being ambitious and aspirational in all that we do• Taking responsibility and being accountable for our organisation and our service delivery## Additional InformationWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.The post you have applied for requires you to complete a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form listing any live offences. Any information that is disclosed on a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form will require to be discussed before a formal offer of employment is made. If you require further clarification please refer to www.disclosurescotland.co.uk## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement