Catering Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
Caring for older people in the Borders is extremely important to Eildon.
Our Catering Assistants play an important role in the team at Wilkie Gardens in Galashiels, Eildon’s exciting Extra Care Housing development for older people. The shifts are arranged over 7 days covering the preparation and provision of two meals per day, you will work from 11am until 6pm on a 3-weekly rota for your contracted days, we have a vacancy for 2 days a week.
You will ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained within the kitchen and dining room as well as assisting the Cooks preparing and producing varied and nutritious meals for tenants.
You will need to have an interest in people along with a positive can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to multitask. Most importantly you should share Eildon’s vision and values.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Extra Care Housing Manger, Mandy Johnstone on 07721 109796.
Our preference is for you to register and complete your application online. If you have any issues with this please contact the HR Team by email: HRTeam@eildon.org.uk or phone 01750 724050.
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button and complete the application form giving as much information as possible. If you wish to attach any supporting documents this can be done after submitting your application.
We are aware of an issue with our online application portal if you are using an apple device/safari browser. Our developers are working on this. We would advise you try from a computer or laptop and if there are still issues then email HRTeam@eildon.org.uk for an application pack.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/05/2023
Reference ID: 109
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Catering Assistants roles across Eildon Housing Association's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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