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

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

Job summary

A primary school in Edinburgh seeks a Part-Time Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include food preparation, customer interaction, and kitchen cleanliness, while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills and relevant food hygiene qualifications.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages.
• Setting up the dining room and serving meals.
• Cleaning of kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Allergen awareness qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cook 1 - Clermiston Primary School

Company Name: City of Edinburgh Council

Location: 18 Parkgrove Place, EH4 7NP

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: £23,838 - £24,083 per year

Job Description:
THE WHAT - MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIESTo 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 to the 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 as obtaining 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:
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