Casual Catering Operative (Dumbarton & Alexandria) - WDN06520

Duties will include assisting in basic food preparation and service of all foods in compliance with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drinks in schools (Scotland) regulations 2008, compliance with all the relevant legislation as required and setting up/clearing away equipment for food service. The post holder's duties will include general cleaning to a high standard including crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, kitchen and dining room areas, staff rest room and toilets., The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The post holder will require to adhere to Food Safety System, Safe Systems of work and Health and Safety Legislation. Knowledge of such legislations would be an advantage as would previous experience in this type of work. Applicants should hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate as this is an essential requirement for this role.

The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here .

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support