Cook 1 - DGA12356

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Cook 1 to work 19.75 hours per week at Calside Primary School. The role includes light food preparation, meal serving, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided, along with Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training. Employees enjoy benefits such as the Local Government Pension Scheme and a personal training plan.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

School Holidays

Career Progression

Personal Training Plan

Uniform Provided

Access to employee discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No experience necessary as training will be provided.
• Must complete Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering manager at Calside Primary School.
• Carry out light food preparation and serve meals.
• Set up and decant dining room and service area.
• Handle cash as required.
• Perform dishwashing and general kitchen duties.
• Clearing down and cleaning kitchens and staff rest areas.
• Complete electronic paperwork.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Basic food preparation skills

Cash handling

Job description

Advert

Cook 1 (15/3040)

Calside Primary School

£11,072 - £11,123.27

You will be required to work 19.75 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 support the catering manager at Calside Primary 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.

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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: Hazel Martin

Contact Number: 07468 351 051

Email Address: [e-mail]