Casual Cook 1 - DGA13832

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is hiring on a casual, as-needed basis for catering staff across multiple bases in Dumfries and Galloway. The role pays Band 2 at £13.74 per hour and involves working in both primary and secondary schools.

Typical duties include basic food preparation, serving meals, setting up and clearing function rooms and kitchens, dishwashing and money handling. PVG scheme checks and training will be provided where required, with benefits through our Vivup platform.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous.
• Experience is preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation and serving meals in schools.
• Setting up and clearing function rooms and kitchens.
• Dishwashing and money handling.

Skills

Catering

Food preparation

Serving meals

Dishwashing

Money handling

Job description

Various bases throughout Dumfries and Galloway

Band 2 £13.74 per hour

Working as and when required, you will be required to work in Primary/Secondary schools. You may be required to work evenings/weekends.

Catering duties will include: basic food preparation, serving meals, setting up and clearing function rooms and kitchens, dishwashing, money handling etc. Experience is preferred but full training will be given if required. A basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a complete police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Hazel Martin, tel [phone],