Assistant Cook - ABS48670

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is recruiting for a role in a care home where you will plan, prepare and serve meals in collaboration with colleagues to ensure high standards of service. The post requires weekend shifts and adherence to safeguarding, data protection, and continuous quality improvements.

The position is fixed-term through 28 March 2027 with pre-employment PVG checks and references as part of the selection process. A clear commitment to quality care delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme check is required and pre-employment checks must be satisfactory.
• This role involves weekend working.
• Two references required, one from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve meals in the care home in collaboration with staff.
• Participate in service quality improvements and maintain high standards.
• Adhere to safeguarding and GDPR guidance.

Skills

Meal planning

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Undertake the planning, preparation and serving of meals within the care home in
collaboration with other staff.

This post will require weekend working. Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00 or 09:00 to 17:00.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding: 28/03/2027

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.