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
Interview Date: 28th February
Requirements
Position Title: Catering Assistants x2
Directorate: Place
Location: Lasswade Cafe and Loanhead Cafe
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work:
Lasswade Cafe - 6.5 hours per week
Loanhead Cafe - 13.5 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Lasswade Cafe - Sunday 09:30 – 16:30
Loanhead Cafe - Mon + Wed 08:00 - 11:30, Thurs 08:00 – 11:00
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.
The minimum salary for these positions are £13.26 per hour.
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act,. 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 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 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.