Relief Assistant Cook - Isleshavn Care Services - SIC09033

Shetland Islands Council; Mid Yell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview expenses paid

Flexible working

Job summary

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking a Relief Assistant Cook to support the Isleshavn Care Services kitchen on Yell, Shetland. The post involves assisting the Cook with meal preparation and cooking and deputising when required. We welcome flexible working and PVG clearance as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work in a team and follow kitchen standards. The role is based at Isleshavn Care Services, Yell, Shetland, with an inclusive hourly rate including

Qualifications

• Experience in basic food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to deputise for the Cook when needed.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with meal preparation and cooking.
• Deputise for the Cook as required.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Job description

Relief Assistant Cook - Isleshavn Care Services - SIC09033

The Assistant Cook is responsible to the Cook for the preparation and cooking of meals. The Assistant Cook must be competent to deputise for the Cook as and when required.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Isleshavn Care Services, Yell, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Nadine Weiland, Team Leader - 01595745727 - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032

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Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.