Job Description
The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience.
Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate.
Previous experience of working in a catering environment would be advantageous, however, training will be given on all tasks.
Closing Date: 19th February 2025
Interview Date: 28th February 2025
Requirements
Position Title: Catering Assistant
Directorate: Place
Location: Lasswade Cafe
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 6.5
Working Pattern: Sunday – 09:30 – 16:30
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 6.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £4,497.39 per annum.
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit
The Individual
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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