Assistant Cook - Danderhall Primary School - MID07213

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist at Danderhall Primary School. The role requires a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate and experience in catering. The position offers permanent employment with a workload of 26 hours per week, following an established working pattern. The minimum salary for this role is approximately £16,335 per annum. Interested candidates must ensure they are eligible to work with children and comply with PVG regulations.

Qualifications

• A REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.
• Experience working in a catering environment is required.
• SVQ2 in catering or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation at Danderhall Primary School.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained in the kitchen.

Skills

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a catering environment

Education

SVQ2 in catering or equivalent

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE:

A REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, an SVQ2 or equivalent in catering and experience of working in a catering environment, are essential for this post.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 5th January 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 15th January 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Assistant Cook

Directorate: Place

Locations: Danderhall Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours per Week: 26 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon – Thurs 08.30-14:30, Fri 09:00-13:00

Weeks per year: 38

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 26 hours over 38 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,335.26 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.