Cook Supervisor, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, 499.72 - WEL09941

West Lothian Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is looking for a Cook Supervisor to oversee catering services within schools and care units. The successful candidate will manage staff, control food production, and maintain stock levels, ensuring compliance with regulations. This permanent position involves working 35 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with specified working hours. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds with a focus on under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and staff management.
• Ability to manage food production and stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Organise and administer catering services in authority schools.
• Manage production and order provisions effectively.
• Ensure compliance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups legislation.

Job description

Job Advert

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under‑represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Position: Cook Supervisor
• Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Blackburn
• Hours per week: 35 hours
• Weeks per year: 39 weeks
• Schedule: Mon‑Thu 07:30–15:00, Fri 07:00–12:00

To organise, administer and directly participate in the provision of the catering service throughout the authority in schools, adult day care and housing with care units. This will encompass staff management, direct control over production, ordering of provisions and maintenance of stock levels.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.