Assistant Cook- Balfron High School- 102373 - 486316

Stirling Council; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Public holidays 7

Hybrid working where possible

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay up to 6 months

Carers Leave

Paternity leave 4 weeks

Health & wellbeing support

Learning & Development

Cycle to work

Lift share

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking an Assistant Cook at Balfron High School to prepare meals, cook, serve and maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

The post is part-time (30 hours/week), term-time and temporary until 30/06/2027. Closing date: 11 September 2026. PVG for Children checks are required. Applications from all suitable candidates are welcome, with flexible working where the role allows.

Qualifications

• Experience in Catering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food
• Cooking
• Food service
• Kitchen hygiene and health and safety compliance with Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time, Temporary until 30/06/2027

Salary: £19,153

Hours: 30 per week

Location: Balfron High School

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 the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and subsequent legislation. Experience in Catering is essential. You will be initially based at one location but may be required to move location with appropriate notice as the service requires.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent 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