Term-Time School Cook in Charge - 20h/wk

South-Lanarkshire-Council; Biggar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Employee Discounts

Flexible working (term time)

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Cook in Charge for Coulter Primary School, Birthwood Road, Coulter, Biggar. The role is 20 hours per week during term time, with a 9am–1pm pattern from Monday to Friday, and an hourly rate of £14.51–£14.83.

You will supervise the catering team, plan menus, order goods, and ensure food safety and quality standards. The job involves clerical duties, financial tasks, and environmental health compliance within a school catering 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.

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Cook in Charge for Coulter Primary School, Birthwood Road, Coulter, Biggar. The role is 20 hours per week during term time, with a 9am–1pm pattern from Monday to Friday, and an hourly rate of £14.51–£14.83.

You will supervise the catering team, plan menus, order goods, and ensure food safety and quality standards. The job involves clerical duties, financial tasks, and environmental health compliance within a school catering service.