Catering Assistant

Job Description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Catering Assistant to join our team in West Johnstone Shared Campus, Beith Road, Johnstone, PA5 0BB.

The standard hours of work are 15 hours per week (shift pattern 10:30am till 13.45pm Monday to friday

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Renfrewshire Schools working on the catering team that make a real positive impact across the UK.

What you will do:

• Basic preparation of food and drinks Preparation of vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking of food (including the heating and/or reconstitution of convenience foods and vegetables)
• Transportation and serving of meals (including the packing and unpacking of food into containers)
• Washing up and clearing away equipment
• Cleaning of the kitchen, its surrounds and the equipment

What you will bring:

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

Our benefits

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Catering Team leader/Manager
• Training Opportunities : Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.