Assistant Cook- Killearn Primary School- 101585

Stirling Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Edinburgh seeks an Assistant Cook for part-time, permanent, and term time work at Killearn Primary School. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of food preparation and service, adhere to health and safety regulations, and demonstrate experience in catering. Benefits include flexible working, pension membership, and a supportive work environment. All applications are welcomed regardless of age, disability, gender identity, religion, or race.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with pride in food preparation and service.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme for Children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to high standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Serve food while maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in Catering

Food preparation and service

Kitchen hygiene

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Closing Date : 31st December

Contract Type : Part Time, Permanent, Term Time

Salary : £15,

Hours : 25 per week

Location : Killearn Primary 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

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 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