Area Cook 3 (25 hpw), Base: Portree High School

Highland Council; Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Area Cook to manage catering services across various locations. This role involves organizing and participating in a traditional and cash-cafeteria catering service, ensuring compliance with health and nutrition standards. The position is part-time, offering 25 hours per week, and is perfect for individuals passionate about food service and community welfare. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity, providing a supportive environment for all applicants, including those with disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while advancing your career in catering.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food service management is essential.
• Knowledge of health and nutrition standards in school catering.

Responsibilities

• Organise and participate in the provision of a multi-choice catering service.
• Ensure compliance with health promotion and nutrition regulations.

Job description

Location: Portree High School Viewfield Road Portree Isle of Skye, IV51 9ET

Salary: £15,061 - £16,497 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Area Cook 3
Location: Based at Portree High School (Covering Skye and Lochalsh Area)
Hours: 25 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £15,061 - £16,497 per annum

Job Purpose: To travel to various locations assisting in the day-to-day operational requirements of the Service. To organise, administer and directly participate in the provision of a multi-choice traditional or cash-cafeteria catering service including the provision of welfare meals. This will encompass direct control over production, ordering provisions, cash collection and banking of Highland Council Monies.

The smooth and efficient running of catering services, in compliance with the School Health Promotion and Nutrition (Scotland) Act 2007.

Application Process

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions by email: [e-mail] quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.