Catering Assistant

trustha; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Livingston is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, assisting with food preparation, and serving meals to tenants. Ideal candidates will have teamwork and customer service skills and should be willing to attain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene. This position offers £12.60 per hour with generous holiday entitlement and ongoing training opportunities. Applications are open until January 27, 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing paid training

Paid candidate vetting

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Teamwork and customer service skills are essential.
• Willingness to obtain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in kitchen and dining areas.
• Carry out all cleaning duties as per schedule.
• Assist with basic food preparation and serve meals.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Basic food preparation

Education

REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene

Job description

Could you be part of our team?

We have a fantastic opportunity foraCatering Assistant to join our teambased atCrusader Court, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6QH on a part-time, permanent basis.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you:

• £12.60 per hour
• 16 hours per week, a mixture of shifts over average 4 days per week on a 2-week rolling rota, working 11.00am to 4.00pm, with half an hour unpaid break, and every 2nd weekend.
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing paid training and personal development
• Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland

What we’re looking for in our Catering Assistant:

You will keep a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining room areas, carry out all cleaning duties as outlined in the development-cleaning schedule, help with basic food preparation, serve meals to tenants and whennecessary,assist escorting tenants to the dining room.

Catering AssistantSkills and Experience:

This role requires you to have the ability to work as part of a team andhave customer service skills.You shouldalsohaveor be willing to attain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene.

To apply:

Submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th January 2026. If you have any questions about this role please contact Lynne Burnside, Housing Care Manager, on 01506 410 964, or at [e-mail].

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.