Supply Cook, In Housing with Care, 492.84 - WEL09188

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council seeks a Cook to assist in catering services across schools and adult care units. The role encompasses cooking, managing staff, and ensuring meal quality while adhering to safety standards and compliance with the PVG Scheme. Ideal applicants will demonstrate culinary skills and a commitment to serving diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen environments.
• Ability to direct staff and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in providing catering services.
• Direct staff in the supervisor's absence.
• Assist with cooking, baking, and serving.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Stock management

Job description

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Position: Cook

Hours: 30 hours per week

This role involves assisting the supervisor in providing catering services throughout the authority in schools, or working independently in adult day care and housing with care units. Responsibilities include directing staff in the absence of the supervisor, assisting with cooking and baking, serving, and managing stock levels.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.