Catering Assistant

June 3, 2026

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Job Description

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Location: 5 Old Street, Girvan, South Ayrshire KA26 9HG

Job type: Permanent, Part-time: 14 hours per week

Job Ref: ID5804-1986

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Could you be part of our team?

Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team based at 5 Old Street, Girvan, South Ayrshire KA26 9HG on a part-time, permanent basis.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: –

· £13:45 per hour

· 14 hours per week, a mixture of shifts over average 3 days per week on a 2-week rolling rota,

o 2.30pm to 6.30pm

o Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Sat and Sun

o Week 2 – Wed, Thurs, Fri

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Ongoing paid training and personal development

· Paid candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland

What we’re looking for in our Catering Assistant:

You will keep a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining room areas, carry out all cleaning duties as outlined in the development-cleaning schedule, help with basic food preparation, serve meals to tenants and when necessary, assist escorting tenants to the dining room.

Catering Assistant Skills and Experience:

This role requires you to have the ability to work as part of a team and have customer service skills. You should also have or be willing to attain a REHIS certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene.

To apply:

Submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 17th June 2026. If you have any questions about this role please contact Amanda Murphy, Catering & Hygiene Partner on 0131 444 4941, or at amandamu@trustha.org.uk, or Lorna Brown, Housing Care Manager on 01465 715 694 or at lornab@trustha.org.uk.

We encourage all applicants to study the provided job description to familiarise themselves with the role and the duties involved.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

No Agencies Please!

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, offering a range of accommodation and support services. One of Scotland’s largest national housing, care and support providers primarily for older people, we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and our Platinum Investors in People award recognises our commitment to our people and the values that we all share.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity – SC009086