Assistant Cook

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their team in Glenrothes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a school environment, providing nutritious meals to pupils and staff during school hours. With a commitment to training and development, the successful candidate will enjoy a supportive atmosphere and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and local discounts. If you have a passion for catering and want to make a positive impact in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Generous holiday allowance

Support with training opportunities

Access to local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Catering experience or relevant qualification is required.
• Must obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals during school hours.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Preparation

Organizational Skills

Education

SVQ

City & Guilds

Job description

Job Details

Do you have Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?

We have a permanent vacancy for an Assistant Cook in Glenrothes, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 2:00pm, on a 38-week term-time contract.

Location: Glenwood High School

Working hours: 30 hours per week, 38-week contract

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of food and beverages
• Organisation of the service of food
• Transporting and serving meals
• General kitchen and dining room duties (e.g., washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables)
• Cleaning of the kitchen, surrounding areas, and equipment
• Completing required paperwork, including electronic returns

Salary and Benefits:

• £12.67 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends
• Annualised pay with equal installments every 4 weeks
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund (part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme - LGPS Scotland)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Support with training opportunities and qualifications
• Access to local and national discounts (cinemas, supermarkets, restaurants, retail)

This role involves ensuring pupils and staff are provided with meals during school hours, including Breakfast, Morning Break, and Lunch.

The Person:

• Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent is required.
• Before starting, you must obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant scheme.
• We encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented in this type of work.
• You will be required to attend a full day of Induction Training before commencing the role.