Term-Time School Kitchen Lead: Cook in Charge

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice AVC

33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Physiotherapy

Employee assistance

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Cook in Charge at Uddingston Grammar School. The role is 12 hours per week during term time, with Wednesdays and Fridays 8am–2:30pm, and an hourly rate of £14.12–£14.83. You will supervise a catering team, manage duties and carry out related clerical tasks.

The post involves meal preparation, stock control, and ensuring food safety standards are met, with emphasis on customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing customer-oriented service.
• Ability to supervise a small team of catering staff.
• Proven reliability and punctuality in a school/education setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the catering team and allocates duties.
• Carry out clerical and financial duties related to catering operations.
• Prepare meals, order goods and conduct quality audits.
• Maintain food safety standards and environmental health actions.
• Assist with training, recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Initiative

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Cook in Charge at Uddingston Grammar School. The role is 12 hours per week during term time, with Wednesdays and Fridays 8am–2:30pm, and an hourly rate of £14.12–£14.83. You will supervise a catering team, manage duties and carry out related clerical tasks.

The post involves meal preparation, stock control, and ensuring food safety standards are met, with emphasis on customer service and teamwork.