Job Vacancy
The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on-the-job or off-the-job training and experience.
Once in post, the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate and Allergen certificate.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th July 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Catering Assistant
Directorate: Place
Location: Loanhead Cafe
Hours: 14 hours per week
Work Pattern: Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 08:30-16:30
Contract Status: Permanent
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 14 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,686.69 per annum.
Requirements
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 www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland when your certificate is available to view. Once viewed, you can share this with your employer. The certificate is only available for 14 days from the first view. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council before access is removed, a new application will be needed, incurring additional costs.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk with the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery. As part of this, existing employees will be considered for suitable alternative employment within the Council, which may involve internal interviews before wider pools and longer application processing times.
If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person who has previously been a looked-after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.
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