Making Mealtimes Matter
Why Join Trust?
At Trust, we help people live independently, safely and with dignity. As part of our supportive, values-led team, you’ll make a positive difference to older people across Scotland every day. We offer competitive pay above the minimum wage, aligned with Living Wage rates, generous annual leave and pension contributions. You’ll also receive wellbeing support, paid training and development, and, where applicable, role-specific benefits such as uniform and a paid PVG Disclosure check.
About the Role
As a Catering Assistant, you will help deliver a friendly, safe and efficient meals service for customers.
You will support basic food preparation, serve customers in the dining room, help keep the kitchen and dining room clean, and contribute to a positive mealtime experience where customers feel welcomed, respected and supported.
A Typical Day Might Include
A typical day might include supporting basic food preparation, setting up the dining room, serving customers, clearing tables, washing dishes, keeping the kitchen and dining room clean, receiving deliveries safely and helping customers feel comfortable at mealtimes.
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a food service environment and takes pride in helping customers have a positive mealtime experience.
You’ll be enthusiastic, flexible and able to work well as part of a team. You’ll understand, or be willing to learn, food hygiene, health and safety and the needs of older people.
You don’t need lots of customer service experience, but you’ll be happy to speak with customers in a friendly and respectful way while helping with mealtimes.
Basic digital tasks, such as using emails or online forms, may be part of the role, and we’ll support you with any role-specific systems you need to use.
Supporting Positive Mealtimes
Mealtimes are an important part of the day. In this role, you will help create a friendly, welcoming environment where customers can enjoy good food, good service and positive social connection.
Vacancy Summary
This role is based at 20 Lochar Crescent, Pollok, Glasgow City G53 5NY.
Hours: 14 hours, over 2 days per week, on a 1-week rolling rota
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract type: Permanent / Part-time
Please check the location, hours and working pattern before applying to make sure the role is suitable for you.
Ready to Apply?
If you want to support a friendly meals service that helps customers feel welcomed and connected, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role, view the full job description on our careers page and apply today.
Important Information
Trust is committed to fair, inclusive and values-led recruitment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. This role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. No agencies please.
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Salary description
£13.45 - £13.45 per hour