Cook, St Andrews Primary School - ORK09866

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Cook to assist with the school meal service at St Andrews Primary School. The role involves food preparation, service, and compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must have an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification. This is a permanent position of 25 hours per week during term time, with a salary range of £29,675 - £29,906 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.
• Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food.
• Experience in cash handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of the school meal service.
• Supervise and coordinate meal preparation and service.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food safety compliance

Cash handling

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Corporate Catering

St Andrews Primary School

Cook

Permanent

25 hours per week, Term Time

Monday to Friday 08:30 – 14:00 (including 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

£29,675 - £29,906 pro rata / £15.38 - £15.50 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as cook.

Working with the cook supervisor you will be assisting with the provision of the school meal service at St Andrews Primary School. Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food, supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering of provisions, ensuring all aspects of service provision complies with food safety and completion of associated records, cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents, and pupils.

You must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Scott Pring, Corporate Catering Manager on [phone] or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 30 November 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.