Assistant Cook - Balfron High School - 102373 - 495237

Stirling Council; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Public holidays

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Carers Leave

Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lift share Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking an Assistant Cook at Balfron High School. The role focuses on food preparation, cooking, and safe service within a school kitchen. The candidate will ensure high standards of hygiene and compliance with food safety laws.

The successful applicant must have catering experience and be prepared for PVG verification. The position is based in Balfron High School with flexible arrangements where the service requires.

Qualifications

• Experience in Catering is essential.
• Must be able to work 30 hours per week in term-time.
• PVG for Children likely required, with verification on progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to required standards.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Follow health and safety procedures under applicable legislation.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food service

Kitchen hygiene

Health & Safety

Job description

Closing Date: 17th November 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.

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 arrangementswhere 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