Mobile Catering Assistant

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 1 September 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £24,740.74 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week

Location: Commercial Units in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy as required

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

If you have an interest in a catering career with Fife Council, why not join one of our many teams of Catering Assistants within Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy.

We currently have two permanent vacancies to join our team of Mobile Commercial Caterers.

• Post 1 - based at Bankhead, Glenrothes - 15 hours per week as required - covering commercial units only. Will involve working between Bankhead, Michael Woods, Fife House & events at Kirkcaldy Townhouse. Some Weekend & evening work required.
• Post 2 - based at Michael Woods, Glenrothes - 15 hours per week as required - covering commercial units only. Will involve working between Bankhead, Michael Woods, Fife House & events at Kirkcaldy Townhouse. Some Weekend & evening work required.

Enhancements are paid for hours worked at weekends and after 8:00pm.

You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.18 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is 4 weekly and annualised.
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Generous holiday allowance.

This work is about providing customer service, in a busy catering environment.

Ensuring visitors and staff are catered for accordingly - this involves preparing and serving simple meals, snacks and beverages to clients and recording any payments.

All on the job training is given – as well as working towards a Food Hygiene Certificate qualification

The Person

Cash handling, literacy and numeracy skills are essential along with teamwork and the ability to provide a regular and effective service.

Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential. Being able to work in various team dynamics or working on your own and being able to use your initiative is advantageous.

You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.

Ability to travel throughout the designated area within a limited timescale.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Directorate Information - Council Department information
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• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For further information please contact: Terry White - Terry.White@fife.gov.uk