Cook 4 - DGA12362

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

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Cook 4 (Catering Manager) to manage a large school kitchen at St Joseph's College, Dumfries. The ideal candidate will have catering management experience and cooking skills. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen budget and ensuring health and safety compliance. The role offers benefits like discounts, pension scheme membership, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school kitchens preferred.
• Knowledge of H.A.S.A.W. and CookSafe standards required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a school kitchen efficiently.
• Provide early years and school meals to children.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Catering Manager or supervisory experience

Cooking skills/experience

Problem-solving

Customer awareness

Job description

Advert

Cook 4 (Catering Manager) (15/3001)

Location: St Joseph's College, Dumfries

Salary: £18,788.01 - £19,939.81

Working hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 2:30pm

You will be responsible for managing a large school kitchen, with support and direction from your line manager.

Requirements: Catering Manager or supervisory experience, cooking skills/experience

Key duties 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 awareness and current food trends

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG update check prior to employment.

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

Employee benefits include:

• Access to the Vivup platform with over 800 discounts
• Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• Local business discounts
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Financial support from My Money Matter
• Guidance from Wellbeing Champions
• School holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Personal training plans
• Uniform provided

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.

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

For further information, contact:

• Name: Patricia Creith
• Contact Number: [not provided]
• Email: [e-mail]