Cook 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Cook 1 for Loreburn Primary School. This part-time role involves leading the kitchen and performing various catering tasks, with no prior experience required as full training will be provided. The position offers school holidays and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

School holidays

Personal Training Plan

Uniform provided

Access to discounts through Vivup

Local business discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the servery kitchen and perform general catering tasks.
• Prepare and serve meals, set up dining areas, and handle cash as required.

Job description

Job Title: Cook 1 (Fixed Term)

Location: Loreburn Primary School, George Street, DG1 1EA

Salary: £10,511.39 - £10,560.07 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Working Times: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 1:45pm

Role Overview

Facilities Services (Catering) are seeking a Cook 1 (General Catering Assistant) to lead the servery kitchen at Loreburn Primary School and perform general catering tasks related to school meal delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Light food preparation
• Serving meals
• Setting up and decanting the dining room
• Preparing the service area
• Cash handling as required
• Dishwashing and general kitchen duties
• Clearing down and cleaning kitchens and staff rest areas
• Completing electronic paperwork

Experience is not necessary; full training, including Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness, will be provided.

Benefits

• School holidays
• Personal Training Plan
• Uniform provided

Additional Information

This position is considered regulated work with vulnerable children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check prior to employment. Candidates with recent residence outside the UK will need to provide police clearance from the relevant authorities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including access to discounts through the Vivup platform, local business discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and wellbeing support.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

This is a fixed-term post for up to 24 months. Attachment opportunities may be available with prior approval from your line manager.

For a paper application, contact 01387 260 406.