Cook (1 FTE, Term Time, Permanent). Job in Kilmarnock Education & Training Jobs

Ayrshire College; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kilmarnock is seeking a Cook to join its Catering Service Department. The role involves preparing and cooking light meals, supporting the efficient operation of kitchen facilities, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must hold an SVQ 2 level in Catering or equivalent and an Elementary Food Hygiene Handler Certificate. This permanent, term-time position requires flexibility to cover across all campuses, ensuring high-quality catering services for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or relevant cooking experience is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP standards required.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook light meals and snacks.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operation and customer service.
• Support Catering Services Manager with food delivery.

Skills

Customer focused

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

SVQ 2 level in Catering or equivalent cooking qualification

Elementary Food Hygiene Handler Certificate

Job description

Cook

Term Time (35 hours per week over 42 weeks)

Permanent

Kilmarnock Campus (The job holder will be required to work across all campuses, as required)

£29,203 per annum, pro rata

Reference: REQ01025

Ayrshire Colleges' Catering Service Department is seeking a hard-working individual that is passionate about food. You will be operating within a dynamic team in a professional and creative kitchen.

We require the successful candidate to support the delivery of the College's Catering Service by providing high quality and professional catering facilities to the students, staff and visitors to the College, through ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the kitchen and cafeteria areas of the College. This is a cross-campus role, which will include covering annual leave, and sickness cover at any Ayrshire College sites. The post holder will also support in weekend and evening events across campuses when required.

The role involves supporting the Catering Services Manager in the preparation, cooking and service delivery of food, ensuring the efficient and effective use of all resources to deliver a high-quality Catering Service to the College. Your responsibilities will include cooking light meals and snacks, cash handling, cashing up at the end of the day, placing orders over the phone and online stock and waste management. You will be customer focused with the ability to provide a professional service whilst being flexible in your approach to respond to customer requirements.

The successful applicant will be educated to SVQ 2 level in a Catering or equivalent cooking qualification or relevant cooking experience. An Elementary Food Hygiene Handler Certificate or equivalent is essential for the role, along with knowledge of COSHH and HACCP, good interpersonal and customer care skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Informal enquiries to Jane Speirs, Catering Services Manager, by email.

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 25 January 2026.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit the web site and apply online. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team on 01292 293005.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.