Cook - MOR10785

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is looking for catering staff to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role requires team working, cooking duties, and the ability to manage tasks effectively within a kitchen environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, along with the physical capability to handle kitchen duties.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in catering.
• Ability to co-ordinate and motivate others.
• Awareness of potential hazards in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cater for individuals with learning disabilities and dietary requirements.
• Provide food to a high standard through planning and preparation.
• Delegate tasks and work within a team.

Skills

Team Working

Cooking Duties

Communication

Self Motivation

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

To cater for individuals with learning disabilities and dietary requirements.

To work within a team to provide, through planning and preparation, food to a high standard.

Requirements

Team Working.

Trainee Development

Cooking Duties

General Duties

The Individual

Experience of working in catering.

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.

Ability to co-ordinate and motivate others.

Ability to delegate tasks to others within team.

Self confidence

Self motivated

An understanding of hygienic practices.

Ability to record information accurately.

Articulate and confident in verbal communication skills.

Ability to work on own initiative but to work as part of a team when required. Willingness to accept direction/delegation.

Awareness of potential hazards in a kitchen environment.

Physically fit and be able to move weights of between 15kg - 20kg e.g. sacks of vegetables, heavy pots in conjunction with manual handling procedures.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Closing Date: 20.06.25

Starting Salary: £26224.12 (pro rata)

£13.63 per hour

18.5 hours of post (work 37 hours week 1 / zero hours week 2) - week on week off basis

For further information contact: Shirley Ramage, D S Coordinator, 07929826257