Food Services Assistants

ISC group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Scotland seeks Food Services Assistants to support their Hospitality and Catering team. The role involves providing services to pupils, staff, and visitors, with hours ranging from 30 to 27.5 per week during term time. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen experience and a relevant food hygiene qualification. Join a supportive environment that values kindness and community involvement.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Annual review and opportunities for training and CPD

Travel to work schemes

School Fee Remission

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience would be desirable along with a relevant food hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Join the Hospitality and Catering team providing services for the Heriot’s Community.
• Work up to between 30-27.5 hours per week, term-time only.
• Flexibility in hours can be discussed at interview.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

Overview

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school. Our staff survey showed that 97% of employees feel motivated and happy to work here. We aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Annual review and opportunities for training and CPD
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint experienced Food Services Assistants to join our Hospitality and Catering team which provides a full range of catering services for the Heriot’s Community including pupils, staff, governors and visitors. You will work up to between 30-27.5 hours per week between the hours of 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday, term-time only. Some flexibility in hours can be discussed at interview stage. Please see the job description for full duties.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous kitchen experience would be desirable along with a relevant food hygiene qualification.

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463