Cook 1 - DGA12555

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

Job summary

A local government council in Stranraer is seeking a Cook 1 (General Catering Assistant) to assist in the kitchen at Stranraer Academy. This role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates will receive necessary training, including Basic Food Hygiene. Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme and career progression opportunities. The position is regulated and requires a PVG check prior to offer.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

School Holidays

Career Progression

Uniform Provided

Discounts through Vivup platform

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to assist in a kitchen environment.
• Willingness to undertake training in Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness.
• Ability to perform tasks associated with meal preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Manager in the kitchen at Stranraer Academy.
• Perform light food preparation and serve meals.
• Set up and clean the dining room and service areas.

Job description

Job Description

Cook 1 (15/2106)

Stranraer Academy

£4,372.95 - £4,392.42

You will be required to work 7.5 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 Stranraer Academy 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

Initial training will include Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness.

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

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: Sandra Knowles

Contact Number: 07385 416 480

Email Address: [e-mail]