Cook 3 - DGA11977

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is looking for a dedicated Cook to manage a busy kitchen in a primary school. This role offers the chance to lead meal preparation for children, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen budget, organizing daily operations, and providing exceptional customer service. With opportunities for career progression and personal training, this position is perfect for someone passionate about culinary arts and making a positive impact in the community. Join a supportive team and contribute to the well-being of young learners.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

School holidays

Career progression opportunities

Personal training plans

Uniform provided

Discounts on everyday essentials

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support

Wellbeing guidance

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen and cooking for children.
• Knowledge of H.A.S.A.W. and Cooksafe standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals to children and manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Managerial experience in catering

Cooking skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Budget management

Job description

Advert

Cook 3 (15/3216) (Fixed Term)

Loreburn Primary School

Salary: £14,117.09 - £14,830

Hours: 24.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:51pm

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to lead, manage, and cook meals in this busy primary school kitchen at Loreburn Primary School. You will receive support and guidance from your line manager.

Qualifications and Experience: Managerial or supervisory experience in catering, along with cooking skills/experience.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing early years and school meals to children and young people
2. Managing the kitchen budget
3. Ensuring compliance with H.A.S.A.W. and Cooksafe standards
4. Allergen awareness and management
5. Organising daily kitchen operations
6. Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
7. Problem-solving and complaint handling
8. Following council processes and procedures
9. Cash handling and use of technology
10. Customer service and awareness of current food trends

This role involves regulated work with vulnerable children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment.

If you have resided outside the UK in the last 5 years, additional police record checks from the relevant authorities will be required.

This is a fixed-term position for up to 24 months. It may be suitable for attachment with prior approval from your line manager.

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• School holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Personal training plans
• Uniform provided

Our benefits platform offers discounts on everyday essentials, local business discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from underrepresented groups are especially welcome.

If you prefer a paper application, call 01387 260 406.

Further information:

Contact: Hazel Martin

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]