General Catering Assistants
Newbattle Abbey College is seeking to appoint three General Catering Assistant to work in the College kitchen on a part time temporary basis.
The post holders will deliver exceptional service to a diverse clientele including students, staff, corporate guests, and international language schools. In this versatile role, you will be expected to work on your own initiative, balancing food preparation, and front-of-house service with a commitment to excellence.
Reporting to the Catering Manager, the post-holders will play a key role in preparing food, cleaning and servicing the Colleges customers.
The ideal candidates will have experience working in hospitality, strong knowledge of food safety standards and record keeping. Above all, we are looking for a reliable individual with excellent communication skills who can maintain our high standards of customer care and operational efficiency within this fast- paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a unique College at an exciting stage of its development. You will be part of a committed and supportive team, working in a beautiful environment, and will see the immediate impact of your work as you service staff, students and the wider College community.
Conditions of Service
Post title: General Catering Assistant x3 positions
Location: Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith, EH22 3LL
Term of Appointment: Part Time Temporary until end of September 2026
Remuneration: 1 post (0.75 FTE, 25 hours per week), temporary with a salary of £24,826 pro rata, £14,186 p.a
2 posts are (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week), temporary with a salary of £24,826 pro rata, £14,186 p.a, alongside a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.
Reporting to: Catering Manager
Closing date: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis
How to apply: Download and complete the below forms and send to recruitment@nac.ac.uk and please indicate on the application for if it is for the 25 hours a week or 20 hours a week vacancy you are applying for.
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