Stirling Council
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant (Part-Time, Term-Time, Temporary Until 29/01/2027) Location: McLaren High School | Salary: £15,793 | Hours: 25/week | Closing Date: 16th July 2026
About the Role
A catering assistant role has become available at McLaren High School, with support provided via Keep & Better Food—a contract delivered by Stirling Council. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards in food preparation, service, and hygiene, while training will be provided to minimise prior experience requirements.
- Based at McLaren High School, but with flexibility to relocate as service needs evolve.
- Weekly hours: 25.
- Contract type: Part-Time, Term-Time, Temporary until 29 January 2027.
- Key duties:
- Responsible for food preparation, basic cooking, and service.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene, adhering to Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, and associated legislation.
- Uphold high standards of food quality and presentation.
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Training provided: All candidates will receive on-the-job training and essential off-the-job competencies.
Requirements
- Suitability for Working with Children – The successful applicant must become a registered member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. As part of the interview process, applicants will be invited to complete a verification check.
- Personality & commitment – Must be motivated, ** detail-orientated**, and take pride in maintaining clean, well-prepared, and safe food environments.
No formal catering experience required.
Benefits
Stirling Council offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work/life balance and professional development:
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Annual leave & public holidays:
- 30 days plus 7 public holidays (increasing to 35 days after 5 years).
- Pro-rata for part-time roles.
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Flexible Working:
- Hybrid arrangements available where possible – typically 2–3 office days, 1–2 home days per week.
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Pension scheme:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Further info ....
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Sick pay & leave:
- 6 months full pay, followed by 6 months’ half-pay based on service length.
- Paid Carers Leave available.
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Family support:
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
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Health & wellbeing support:
- Access to resources to support mental, physical, and financial health.
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Learning & development:
- Ongoing opportunities to grow professionally.
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Transport & cost-of-living support:
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Lift-share & Car Lease Schemes available.
- Tech Benefit Scheme.
Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds – recruitment is non-discriminatory with the exception of restrictions related to age for modern apprenticeships.
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