Assistant Cook - Aberfoyle Primary School (Temporary to cover maternity leave) - STR07600

Stirling Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a motivated Assistant Cook to ensure high standards of food preparation and service. The role involves cooking, food hygiene, and compliance with health and safety regulations. This temporary position covers maternity leave for 12 months, offering flexible working arrangements and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Biennial incremental progression

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Carers Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is essential.
• Candidate must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food and cooking.
• Food service and maintenance of kitchen hygiene.
• Compliance with relevant legislation like the Food Safety Act.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Kitchen hygiene

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

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A vacancy has occurred for an Assistant Cook who is motivated, interested, and takes pride in ensuring that a high standard of food preparation and service is maintained. Duties will include the preparation of food, cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene, and health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as the Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act. Experience in catering is essential. You will be initially based at one location but may be required to move with appropriate notice as the service requires. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave for 12 months.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. We encourage flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay depending on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application progresses after the interview, you will be asked to complete the necessary forms and verification.

We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age (note restrictions on Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.