Assistant Cook (Sessional) - WLC00715

West Lothian College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their catering team. The role involves preparing food, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to achieve relevant cooking qualifications. This position offers 32 hours per week on a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and benefits including generous leave and health perks.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Career average pension scheme

On-site gym and restaurant

Health and wellbeing benefits

Transport discounts

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Possess a good general education.
• Have or be willing to work towards relevant cooking qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the college catering service.
• Prepare hot and cold food considering dietary requirements.
• Organise trays for buffets and clean up afterwards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Elementary food hygiene qualification

Willingness to work towards SCQF Level 5

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Cook (Sessional)

Contract: Fixed Term until 22 March 2026 (Sessional)
Hours: 32 Hours per week
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Grade 3 (Points 11 to 18)
£27,839 to £31,283 per annum pro rata (pay award pending/subject to pending job evaluation)

West Lothian College is looking to appoint an Assistant Cook to assist the Team Leader - Catering and Head Cook in delivering the college catering service.

Working within the College’s ‘Campus Café’, you will be required to prepare hot and cold food, and to consider special dietary requirements, undertake counter, shop and till duties and organise trays for buffets. You will also assist with cleaning and washing up, whilst adhering to food safety regulations.

You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and possess a good general education. You will be required to either have an elementary food hygiene qualification and either hold or being willing to work towards SCQF Level 5 - Food Preparation and Cooking.

The shifts are sessional, as follows:

Monday to Thursday 07:00-14:00
Friday 07:00-13:30

Working for the College you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The College is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on 07 December 2025.

Interviews will take place at West Lothian College on 16 December 2025.

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