Cook in Charge: School Catering Lead

South Lanarkshire Council; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies - flexible 9/

Employee discounts

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting a Cook in Charge at Kirklandpark Primary School, Strathaven. This 35-hour per week role involves leading a catering team, preparing meals, ordering goods and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will supervise staff, manage rosters, perform basic training, and handle cash and stock control to deliver a high-quality catering service in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Facility Assistants (Catering), including training, recruitment and attendance management.
• Manage stock or quality control issues and advise management accordingly.
• Undertake cash handling, balancing and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare, cook and present a varied range of menu items.
• Coordinate function work and transfer food items for serving both inside and outside the kitchen.
• Carry out storage, preparation, cooking and service tasks, including cleaning of food areas and equipment.

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting a Cook in Charge at Kirklandpark Primary School, Strathaven. This 35-hour per week role involves leading a catering team, preparing meals, ordering goods and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will supervise staff, manage rosters, perform basic training, and handle cash and stock control to deliver a high-quality catering service in a school environment.