Cook - FLK14747

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Falkirk Council’s Helix Visitor Centre near the Kelpies is seeking a Cook to join the catering team. The role is permanent and full-time, with duties including preparing food for visitors and helping maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

You will work 37 hours per week, five days over seven on a rotating rota, with 7am–3pm shifts. The council offers generous annual leave and a pension as part of its employment package.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen experience required.
• Reliable, organised and willing to learn.
• Able to work as part of a team and stay calm during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for visitors throughout the year.
• Keep the kitchen organised, clean and safe.
• Work as part of the catering team to deliver quality food.

Skills

Catering experience

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Willing to learn

Tools

Food prep equipment

Job description

We are looking for a Cook to join our catering team at the Helix Visitor Centre, beside the iconic Kelpies.

This is a permanent, full-time rolein a busy visitor attraction, preparing food for visitors throughout the year. You’ll work alongside our catering team to deliver consistent, good quality food while keeping the kitchen organised, clean and safe.

Catering or kitchen experience is important, but we are also interested in someone reliable, organised and willing to learn. You should be comfortable working as part of a team, able to stay calm during busy periods and take pride in the food you serve.

You will be joining a friendly team at one of Scotland’s best known visitor attractions, with the benefits of Falkirk Council employment, including generous annual leave and pension.

You will work 37 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on rota, 7am-3pm shifts.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to carry out a Disclosure Scotland check, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandra Baxter at The Helix Visitor Centre on 01324 590600.