Head Cook - School Meals (Career-Graded, Flexible)

Shetland Islands Council; Aith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Flexible working

Interview expenses paid

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council in Aith Junior High School is recruiting a Head Cook to lead a large school kitchen and its catering service. You will oversee cooking, menu planning, dietary meals, budgeting, stock control and staff supervision, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and service.

This is a career-graded post with progression opportunities. The advert notes a Distant Islands Allowance and flexible working, with 35 hours per week across 39 weeks plus pro rata holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large school kitchen and catering service.
• Ability to plan menus meeting nutritional standards as required by the authority.
• Experience with budget control, portioning, purchasing and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities in the school kitchen and catering service.
• Plan menus and ensure nutritional standards are implemented.
• Prepare and cook meals, including dietary and meals on wheels if required.
• Control budgets, portions, purchasing and stock management.
• Supervise staff and allocate duties; provide on-the-job training.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Maintain equipment and report faults promptly.
• Complete timesheets, orders, and stock records.

Job description

Shetland Islands Council in Aith Junior High School is recruiting a Head Cook to lead a large school kitchen and its catering service. You will oversee cooking, menu planning, dietary meals, budgeting, stock control and staff supervision, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene and service.

This is a career-graded post with progression opportunities. The advert notes a Distant Islands Allowance and flexible working, with 35 hours per week across 39 weeks plus pro rata holiday.