Cook 4 - DGA11976

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Kirkcudbright; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dedicated Cook to lead a busy school kitchen. This role involves managing kitchen operations, providing nutritious meals to students, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a focus on career progression and personal development, this position offers a supportive environment where your culinary skills can shine. Join a team committed to equality and diversity, and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners in the community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

School Holidays

Career Progression Opportunities

Personal Training Plan

Uniform Provided

Access to Benefits Platform

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Financial Support

Wellbeing Guidance

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management or supervisory roles.
• Proficient cooking skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff at the academy.
• Provide meals to nursery settings and school children.

Skills

Catering Management

Cooking Skills

Problem Management

Tools

Kitchen Technology

Job description

Advert

Cook 4 (15/2565)

Kirkcudbright Academy

£18,780.01 - £19,939.81

You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 2:30pm.

This position involves taking charge of a large school kitchen, with guidance and support from your line manager.

Requirements:

• Catering Manager or supervisory experience.
• Cooking skills and experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing meals to nursery settings and school children.
• Managing staffing at Kirkcudbright Academy and Primary schools.
• Organising daily kitchen operations.
• Cash handling.
• Utilising technology.
• Managing kitchen budget and food waste.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation such as H.A.S.A.W. and H.A.C.C.P.
• Being allergen aware.
• Working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Problem management and handling complaints.
• Following council procedures.
• Customer awareness and understanding current food trends.

This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before employment begins.

Applicants with residence outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities.

Benefits include:

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

Employees gain access to a benefits platform offering 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 encouraged.

*To request a paper application form, call 01387 260 406.

For more information, contact:

• Name: Julie Tallons
• Contact Number: 07768 023 288
• Email: [e-mail]