Senior Facilities Operative (Production Cook)(Full Time)(Temporary) - REN13126

Renfrewshire Council; Erskine; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Erskine is looking for a Senior Facilities Operative (Production Cook) to deliver high-quality catering services for schools. The role involves supervising staff, cooking compliant school meals, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have previous catering and supervisory experience, as well as a willingness to achieve a food hygiene certificate. The job is temporary for 6 months and offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is essential.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is required.
• Willing to work towards or already possess REHIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and production of compliant school meals.
• Supervision of staff to ensure effective catering service delivery.
• Communicating effectively with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Catering experience

Supervisory experience

Customer service skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Effective communication

Education

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advert

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Facilities Operative (Production Cook) who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to deliver a high quality, modern Soft Facilities Management/Catering service.

You will be responsible for the cooking and production of compliant school meals following the food and drink in Schools (Scotland) regulations, 21.

You will have responsibility, at site level, for the supervision of staff, ensuring effective delivery of the catering service. It is essential that you have previous supervisory experience and are willing to undertake training. It is essential that you have previous catering experience in a similar environment.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours and have experience of working in a customer focused environment and be willing and enthusiastic to work as part of a team. It is essential that you have previous experience of dealing with members of the public.

You will have literacy, numeracy and IT skills and it is desirable that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues.

It is essential that you are willing to work toward achieving a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or already possess this qualification.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs for 6 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

This post is 35 hours. Monday – Friday. 07.00-15.00 52 weeks,