Cook 1 - DGA12352

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is looking for a Cook 1 to join the team at Noblehill Primary School. The role involves general catering tasks, including food preparation and serving meals. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. This position is perfect for energetic individuals looking to begin a career in catering.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

School holidays

Career progression opportunities

Personal training plan

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude required.
• No experience necessary, full training provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training included.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general catering tasks in a busy school kitchen.
• Prepare food and set up service areas.
• Serve meals and handle cash as required.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and staff areas.

Skills

Light food preparation

Serving meals

Setting up dining area

Dishwashing

Cash handling

Job description

Advert

Cook 1 (15/3102)

Noblehill Primary School

Salary: £4,765.17 - £4,787.23

Working hours: 8.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:15 pm - 1:57 pm

Facilities Services (Catering) are seeking a Cook 1 (General Catering Assistant) to work as part of a team in a busy school kitchen at Noblehill Primary School. The role involves carrying out general catering tasks related to school meal delivery.

The ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic, performing tasks such as:

• Light food preparation
• Serving meals
• Setting up and decanting the dining area
• Setting up the service area
• Cash handling (when required)
• Dishwashing and general kitchen duties
• Clearing and cleaning kitchens and staff areas
• Completing electronic paperwork

No experience is necessary as full training will be provided, including Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training.

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment is confirmed.

Applicants who have resided outside the UK within the last 5 years may need to provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence.

Benefits of the Role:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• School holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Personal training plan
• Uniform provided

Employees gain access to various benefits, including discounts via the Vivup platform, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and wellbeing support.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.

*To request a paper application form, call 01387 260 406.

For further information, contact:

• Name: Julie Tallons
• Contact Number: 07768 023 288
• Email: [e-mail]