School Kitchen Lead: Cook in Charge (35h/wk)

South-Lanarkshire-Council; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrolment in award winning local govt.

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement up to 10

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and leave

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting applications for a Cook in Charge at Kirklandpark Primary School, Strathaven. You will supervise a team of Facility Assistants, manage duties, training, and attendance while preparing meals and controlling stock.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work on your own initiative and a customer-focused approach, with a 35-hour week from Monday to Friday, and a salary of £26,479 to £27,063 per year.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential along with the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your own workload.
• You should be a committed team player and be able to demonstrate previous experience of providing a customer orientated service.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of a team of Facility Assistants (Catering), including assisting with training; recruitment & selection; maximising attendance; team brief.
• To undertake and ensure the provision of a quality service and advising management of any stock or quality control issues.
• To undertake cash counting, balancing and recording of financial transactions. (CDCH3).
• To prepare, cook and present a varied selection of menu items.
• To manage function work as required and the transfer food items within and out with the kitchen for serving.
• To undertake practical tasks in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food including the cleaning of floors, walls, food production areas, equipment and utensils.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team supervision

Self-motivation

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting applications for a Cook in Charge at Kirklandpark Primary School, Strathaven. You will supervise a team of Facility Assistants, manage duties, training, and attendance while preparing meals and controlling stock.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work on your own initiative and a customer-focused approach, with a 35-hour week from Monday to Friday, and a salary of £26,479 to £27,063 per year.