Cook

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at an innovative organization where you can play a vital role in delivering high-quality meals. As a key support to the Cook in Charge, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving meals while maintaining exceptional hygiene standards. This part-time position allows for flexibility, ensuring a work-life balance that suits your needs. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development. If you're passionate about food service and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Equal Opportunities Employer

Disability Confident Employer

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Qualifications

• Must obtain Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate within 6 months.
• Must complete Food Allergy Training within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in Charge in meal preparation and serving.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and customer service.

Skills

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Food Allergy Training

Cash Handling

Written and Numeracy Skills

English Language Proficiency

ICT Skills for Catering

Recipe Following

Hygiene Awareness

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Food Allergy Training

Job description

Job Purpose:
To assist the Cook in Charge in the preparation and serving of meals in a safe, hygienic, efficient manner providing a high standard of customer service.

Location: Airyhall School, Countesswells Road, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Part Time

Minimum Requirements:

1. An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake and pass this course within 6 months.
2. FSA - Food Standards Agency's food allergy online training and pass this course within 1 month.
3. Full PVG certificate.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

1. Awareness of risks within a kitchen environment.
2. Ability to count cash and cheques.
3. Sound written and numeracy skills.
4. Sound understanding of the English language.
5. Sound ICT skills pertaining to the functions of catering services.
6. Ability to follow defined recipes provided by the service for the preparation of meals.
7. Ability to deputise for any Cook in Charge during periods of absence.
8. High standard of hygiene awareness.

About Us:
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working:
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident:
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

1. have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
2. looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
3. are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
4. have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
5. are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships.

Further information can be found at Aberdeen City Council Jobs.