Facilities Assistant (Catering)
Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking on the link as part of the application process in the section of the form titled "Review Skills and Qualifications".
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 5 November 2025 at 11:55pm.
Location: Calderglen High School, High Common Road, St Leonards, East Kilbride, G74 2LP
Hours: 25 hours per week on a term time basis.
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 9am - 2.15pm.
Hourly Rate: £13.33 per hour.
Community & Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including nurseries, schools and council offices.
Responsibilities: You will be responsible for preparing meals within recipe guidelines and undertaking all hygiene work practices in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food, including the cleaning of food production areas, equipment and utensils.
For further information about the role please refer to the job profile.
Please Apply online: All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates: identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Disallowed Conduct: Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legal and Safeguarding Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered regulated work with children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Foreign Police Check: Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities & Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Benefits:
* Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
* Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, maternity, paternity and enhanced leave
* Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
* Supportive benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program
Important Note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
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