Assistant Cook- Killearn Primary School- 101585 -

Stirling Council; Killearn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Killearn is seeking a motivated Assistant Cook. The role involves food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and health regulations. Candidates must have catering experience and will be part of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. The position offers benefits like flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive leave package, making it a great opportunity for work-life balance.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Catering is essential.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Act and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Must be willing to undergo background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and ensure high standard of food service.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Work at various locations as required.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Closing Date : 31st December 2025

Contract Type : Part Time, Permanent, Term Time

Salary : £15,424

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

Additional Salary 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 https : / / www.scotlgpsmember.org / about-the-lgps /
• 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