Relief Assistant Cook, TACUN - CNS05418

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Relief Assistant Cook to assist in meal preparation and service. Candidates should have experience in large-scale cooking and the ability to work as part of a team. This role is essential for covering staff absences and requires adherence to hygiene standards. Interviews will be in-person, allowing candidates to meet the team and see the work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of large-scale cooking and cleaning.
• Ability to work in an organized and thorough manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in Charge in planning and preparing meals.
• Ensure food hygiene and best value.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Relief Assistant Cook, Taigh A Chridhe Uile Naomh

£14.85 per hour (inclusive of £1.48 Distant Islands Allowance per hour)

Relief Assistant Cooks are sought to assist the Cook in Charge in planning, preparing and arranging the serving of meals to users, taking into account choice, best value and food hygiene.

You should have experience of large-scale cooking and cleaning, preferably to a cleaning schedule. You must be able to work as part of a team and work in an organised and thorough manner.

The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this position.

This position is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and adults.

This post is on an as and when basis to cover absences of permanent staff. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 2 June 2025