Job Detail
Job Description
Food Services Assistant
Part-Time; Term Time Only; Permanent Position
We are looking for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Food Services Assistant to join our Hospitality and Catering team, providing a full range of catering services for the Heriot’s Community including pupils, staff, governors and visitors.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 8am-2.30pm (30 hours per week)
We welcome applications from interested candidates with the following skills and experience:
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Previous experience of working as a Barista in a busy environment is required
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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
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Willingness to undertake training in line with the department/School requirements
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A polite manner and a calm and professional attitude
Further information on the role and its requirements are contained within the job description link below.
Salary Information: £12,696 per annum (£9.50 per hour)
Working for Heriot’s
When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school.
Our staff survey in 2019 revealed that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer, which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:
• Generous pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community
We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, which is committed to upholding the ethos of our school and, as an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply:
Further information about the role and how to apply can be found on the Vacancies section on the Heriot’s website here: https://www.george-heriots.com/vacancies/food-services-assistant/
Closing Date for Applications is Noon on Monday 21st February
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
Please note there is no parking available on our campus.
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463
LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION (pdf)
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM (word)