Cook 1 - Blackhall Primary School (City of Edinburgh Council)

Investinwestlothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Cook 1 position at Blackhall Primary School under the City of Edinburgh Council. The role involves food preparation, customer service, and compliance with food regulations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a basic food hygiene certificate. This role requires working during school hours for 39 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and beverages according to service specifications.
• Provide customer service by interacting with pupils and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food hygiene

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Allergen awareness qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cook 1 - Blackhall Primary School

Company Name: City of Edinburgh Council

Location: 83 Craigcrook Road, EH4 3PH

Hours / Days Of Work: 10 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: £23,838 - £24,083 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)

Job Description:
To undertake individually or as part of a team, activities in a kitchen or dining centre connected to the provisionand transportation of the catering service.• Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a servicespecification.• Customer service – Interaction with both pupils and school staff.• Setting up the dining room and service area.• Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control and special diets.• Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.• Cash handling and the use of tills where appropriate.• Use of catering equipment (training will be provided)• Compliance with the legal and council regulations, policies, procedures and compliance tothe school food regulations 2021.• Any other duties as required by the needs of the business

Experience And Qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills - The post will involve liaison with council/other staff and incidental contactwith the public. A high degree of customer care and behavioural standards are required.• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.• Good communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.• Well-presented and good appearance• Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.• Demonstrate a curiosity to grow knowledge and professional development.• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time.• As part of the post, the post holder will have to undertake an allergen awareness qualification as well asobtaining a basic food hygiene certificate.This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update

Application Process:
Apply via myjobscotland using the link provided