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Kitchen Assistant

Shetnews
CompanyShetnews
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationScalloway
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
Advertisement DetailsThe Kitchen Assistant will undertake, normally under the general direction of a higher graded operative in a kitchen, the preparation, simple cooking, and serving of food. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information• The grade of this post is C • Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour • Permanent Term Time Part Time post for 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. • Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made • A relocation package does not apply to this post • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland • This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Scalloway Primary School, Scalloway, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Marlene Hunter - Catering Supervisor 01595 744128 or email [email protected] If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032. Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland: here The Shetland Islands Council: here