School Kitchen Lead & Cook Supervisor

South Lanarkshire Council Careers; Hamilton, Blantyre; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council Careers is seeking a Cook in Charge to lead a catering team across multiple Primary Schools in Hamilton or Blantyre. The post requires preparing meals, managing procurement, and upholding food safety standards.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 7am–2:30pm, 35 hours/week, with a temporary contract until June 2027. Benefits include pension and leave entitlements as part of council employment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a catering team and directing staff.
• Cash handling, budgeting or financial duties related to catering.
• Understanding of food safety and Environmental Health requirements.

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

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council Careers is seeking a Cook in Charge to lead a catering team across multiple Primary Schools in Hamilton or Blantyre. The post requires preparing meals, managing procurement, and upholding food safety standards.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 7am–2:30pm, 35 hours/week, with a temporary contract until June 2027. Benefits include pension and leave entitlements as part of council employment.