Job VacancyKNOWLEDGEThe knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience.Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate.
CLOSING DATE - Thursday 30th January INTERVIEW DATE – Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th February Job AdvertPosition Title: Catering Assistant x3Directorate: PlaceBonnyrigg Primary School (16h) - fixed term for 6 months, Mon – Thurs 10am-2pmKing's Park Primary School (10h) - permanent, Mon – Thurs 11.00-13.30Woodburn Primary School (16h) - permanent, Mon – Thurs 10.00-14.00Contract Status: PermanentWeeks per year: 38Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.The minimum actual salary for this position is £13.26 per hour.RequirementsThis post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, .
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 If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian.
As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations.
Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you.
Thank you for your patience in this matter.If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.