Cook Supervisor, Dounby Primary School - ORK10849

Orkney Islands Council; Dounby; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Cook Supervisor at Dounby Primary School in Orkney. The post is 30 hours per week, temporary until 12 May 2028, with a salary of £31,607–£32,243 pro rata and an hourly rate of £16.38–£16.71.

The role reports to the Service Manager - Corporate Catering and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme. Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00–14:30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break; flexible working may be discussed.

Responsabilidades

• Preparation, cooking and service of food.
• Supervision of staff.
• Menu planning and ordering of provisions.
• Ensuring food safety and completion of records.
• Cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents and pupils.

Descripción del empleo

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Cook Supervisor
Dounby Primary School
30 hours per week
Temporary up to 12 May 2028

£31,607 - £32,243 pro rata
£16.38 - £16.71 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to Service Manager - Corporate Catering.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 14:30, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of the responsible for the provision of the school meal service at Dounby 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.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 18 October 2026, with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week commencing 19 October 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Scott Pring at [e-mail] or on 01856 879238.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .