Cook (Chargehand) - Highbank Intermediate Care

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to improving community services. As a part-time kitchen supervisor, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving meals for older adults, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and compassion. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals while working within a supportive team. If you're passionate about food and community service, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Supervise kitchen and serving duties while preparing and cooking food.
• Demonstrate experience in catering for older people's dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain stock levels.
• Prepare and serve food while ensuring hygiene standards.

Skills

Supervision of kitchen and serving duties

Food preparation and cooking

Positive and caring approach to older people

Adapting to varying dietary needs

Education

SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: MID06792

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 18/05/2025

Location: Highbank Residential Home 9 Bonnyrigg Road, EH22 3EY

Salary: £28,440 - £29,529 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Job Vacancy

Knowledge

You will supervise the kitchen and serving duties and participate in the preparation, baking, cooking and serving of all foods, ordering of provisions and maintaining stock levels.

SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent is essential.

Relevant experience is essential and you must demonstrate a positive and caring approach to working with older people as well as adapting to varying dietary needs.

The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 18th May 2025

Job Advert

Position Number: MSW175

Directorate: Health & Social Care

Location: Highbank Intermediate Care

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 18 hours per week

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 18 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £14,220.09 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.