School Kitchen Lead (Part-Time Cook in Charge)

South Lanarkshire Council; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension Scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Cook in Charge at Uddingston Grammar School. Part-time role (12 hours/week) during term time, with duties including food preparation, supervising Catering staff, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Hourly rate £14.12–£14.83, pattern Wed & Fri 8:00–14:30.

The successful candidate will manage duties, assist with recruitment checks, and ensure efficient operation of the catering service in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering operations and managing a service.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks.
• Strong communication and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present a varied menu selection.
• Manage stock, ordering and quality checks.
• Oversee a team of Facilities Assistants (Catering) and training.
• Carry out cash counting and financial recording.

Skills

Food preparation

Cash handling

Team supervision

Quality audits

Tools

Food safety basics

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Cook in Charge at Uddingston Grammar School. Part-time role (12 hours/week) during term time, with duties including food preparation, supervising Catering staff, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Hourly rate £14.12–£14.83, pattern Wed & Fri 8:00–14:30.

The successful candidate will manage duties, assist with recruitment checks, and ensure efficient operation of the catering service in a school setting.