Itinerant Kitchen Assistant, Lewis and Harris Schools (3986)
20 hours per week, term time, permanent post
£13,065 - £13,196 per annum, inclusive of £1,364 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to carry out general kitchen duties in school kitchen and dining areas in Lewis and Harris as a mobile kitchen assistant. Duties will include: preparing food, including simple cooking and serving of meals, snacks and beverages; handling of cash, operating cash register and completing relevant forms; ensuring all food handling operations are in compliance with current Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation, and with the Comhairle’s Food Safety Policy.

Previous experience in a similar post is essential and a current Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2026