Cook 1 - DGA12354

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Castle Douglas seeks a Cook 1 to assist in the school kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness. No experience is necessary as training will be provided, with numerous benefits such as a local government pension and discounts on various services.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

School Holidays

Career Progression

Uniform Provided

Access to discounts via Vivup platform

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude is essential.
• No experience necessary as full training will be given.
• Training in Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering manager in the kitchen.
• Light food preparation and serving meals.
• Setting up and decanting dining room.

Job description

Job Description

Cook 1 (15/2507)

Castle Douglas High School

£9,810.63 - £9,856.07

You will be required to work 17.5 hours per week, 38 Weeks per year.

Monday - Friday

Working Times: to be discussed

Facilities Services (Catering) are looking for a Cook 1 (General Catering Assistant) that can assist the catering manager in the kitchen at Castle Douglas High School whilst carrying out the general catering tasks associated with the delivery of school meals.

You must be an energetic and enthusiastic person that will carry out the following tasks:

Light food preparation

Serve meals

Setting up and decanting of dining room

Setting up service area

Cash handling as and when required

Dishwashing and General kitchen duties

Clearing down and cleaning kitchens and staff rest areas

Carry out electronic paperwork

Experience is not necessary as full training will be given if required.

You will also be given Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

Benefits of the Role:

Local Government Pension Scheme

School Holidays

Career Progression

Personal Training Plan

Uniform Provided

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

*If you would prefer a paper application form, call 01387 260 406 to request one.

For further information please contact:

Name: Patricia Creith

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