Cook 4 - DGA13780

Dumfries and Galloway Council; St John's Town of Dalry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

LGPS Scotland membership discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing Champions guidance

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Catering Manager for Dalry School to lead the school kitchen and deliver nutritious meals for children. You will manage a team, plan menus, and ensure high standards of food safety and service in a 25-hour/week, 38-week schedule.

This role requires supervisory experience in catering, strong cooking skills, and a commitment to delivering quality meals and customer service in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision or management within a catering environment.
• Strong cooking skills and a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the kitchen and catering team.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals that children enjoy.
• Manage kitchen budget and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, HACCP procedures.
• Ensure allergen information is accurate and safe.
• Motivate the team to provide excellent customer service.
• Follow Council policies and best practice guidance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Catering management

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Job Description

Cook 4 (15/2542)

Dalry School

Band 5 £16,848.05 - £17,889.98

You will be required to work 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

5 hours a day Monday - Friday

£14.27 starting hourly rate

Be the Recipe for Success in Our School Kitchen!
Lead, inspire and create.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead our school kitchen, creating nutritious, delicious meals that help pupils thrive. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys making a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

As a Catering Manager, you'll have the support of your line manager and a dedicated team around you to help you succeed in the role.

We're looking for someone with previous supervisory or management experience in a catering environment, along with good cooking skills and a passion for providing great food and excellent service.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Catering Manager, you'll play a key role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals for children and young people across our Early Years and School Meals service. No two days are the same, and you'll be at the heart of a busy kitchen, leading your team to deliver an excellent dining experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and catering team.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals that children enjoy.
• Managing the kitchen budget and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, including HACCP and CookSafe procedures.
• Ensuring allergen information is managed accurately and safely.
• Supporting and motivating your team to provide excellent customer service.
• Resolving challenges and responding positively to feedback or queries.
• Following Council policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
• Handling cash and maintaining accurate records where required.
• Using a range of digital systems and technology to support kitchen operations.
• Keeping up to date with food trends and finding ways to enhance the customer experience.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous supervisory or management experience within a catering environment.
• Possesses strong cooking skills and a passion for food.
• Enjoys working with people and leading a team.
• Can stay organised and work effectively under pressure.
• Takes a proactive approach to solving problems and managing competing priorities.
• Is committed to delivering a safe, high-quality service for children and young people.
• Has good customer awareness and a desire to continually improve the dining experience.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Responsibilities

Benefits of the Role:

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

For further information please contact:

Name: Caron Hathaway

Contact Number 07385 416 480

Email Address: [e-mail]