Cook 3 (31.5hpw), Kyleakin Primary School - HGH21909

Highland Council; Kyleakin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council is seeking a Cook 3 at Kyleakin Primary School. The role is 31.5 hours per week with a permanent contract and a salary of £20,438 - £22,374 per annum. The position involves organising and delivering a multi-choice traditional or cash-cafeteria catering service, including welfare meals and financial responsibilities.

Successful candidates may need PVG scheme membership before appointment. Overseas criminal record checks may be required depending on nationality and residency

Qualifications

• Elementary Food Hygiene certificate or similar qualification.
• This position is a regulated role and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check depending on nationality and residency history.

Responsibilities

• Organise, administer and directly participate in the provision of a multi-choice traditional or cash-cafeteria catering service including welfare meals.
• Direct control over production, ordering provisions, cash collection and banking of Highland Council monies.
• Ensure compliance with the School Health Promotion and Nutrition (Scotland) Act 2007.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Cook 3
Location: Kyleakin Primary School, IV41 8PH
Hours: 31.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £20,438 - £22,374 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Caroline Knox Tel: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To organise, administer and directly participate in the provision of a multi-choice traditional or cash-cafeteria catering service including the provision of welfare meals. This will encompass direct control over production, ordering provisions, cash collection and banking of Highland Council Monies.

The smooth and efficient running of catering services, in compliance with the School Health Promotion and Nutrition (Scotland) Act 2007.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or similar qualification.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.