Cook, Dalweem Residential Home, Aberfeldy - PKC12621

Perth and Kinross Council; Aberfeldy; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local council committed to enhancing lives through quality care. This role as a Cook at a residential home offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults. You'll be responsible for food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring a safe kitchen environment. With a supportive team and a focus on personal development, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute positively to their community while enjoying a generous leave package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Public holidays and discretionary leave

Pension scheme eligibility

Flexible working policies

Wellbeing framework access

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and working with older adults.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Follow health and safety policies and maintain a hygienic working environment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Stock Control

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Health and Safety Training

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Cook - PKC12621
£19,867 - £20,937 (28.5 hours per week)
Dalweem Residential Home, Aberfeldy

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic and friendly team in Dalweem Care Home for older adults.

Skills & Experience Required

You will be responsible with food preparation for our residents as well as stock rotation and stock control, and the ordering of stock. You will ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, and safe working environment, follow cleaning schedules and be responsible for cleaning designated areas, working on your own and as part of a team.

You will work in line with agreed infection control standards and regulatory requirements. You will follow the Council's Health & Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures at all times.

Your duties will include preparation of food and beverages, simple cooking, serving meals, general kitchen and dining room duties and cleaning of the kitchen, its surround and equipment.

You must be very reliable, flexible and able to cope with continuous change. Ideally you will have experience of working with older people and members of the public.

The successful candidate must be able to develop good working relationships with colleagues and others to ensure shared goals are achieved. Take responsibility for yourself , customers/service users, contractors and others and ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation. Promote and act as a role model for the Council's values and anti-discriminatory, non-judgmental practice and treat colleagues and customers with dignity and respect.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a comprehensive training programme which will include health and safety, and dementia awareness training.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jessmay Buck-Barrett or Shona Shaw on 01887 822488 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.