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

Stirling Council; Stirling, Aberfoyle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Cook to join their team. This role involves ensuring high standards of food preparation and service while adhering to health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will play a vital role in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing meals and maintaining hygiene standards. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within the culinary field. If you are passionate about food and committed to excellence, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is essential for this role.
• Must comply with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and maintain high standards of food service.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and compliance with food safety laws.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Preparation

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 include the preparation of food, cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene, and health and safety, ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, and subsequent legislation. Experience in Catering is essential. The position is initially based at one location but may require relocation with appropriate notice as the service needs. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave for 12 months.

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 form and have your details verified.

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

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements
• 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 service length
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• 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 is successful after the interview, you will need to complete the verification process.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.