Cook in Charge - Happyhansel Primary School - SIC09094

Shetland Islands Council; Walls (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council seeks a Cook in Charge for Happyhansel Primary School, Walls. The post is career graded with progression support and full funding for required qualifications. The advertised pay includes Distant Islands Allowance; PVG checks apply. Flexible working arrangements may be discussed.

The role involves managing a small kitchen and its surroundings to deliver a catering service, with salary progression based on experience and qualifications.

Job description

Cook in Charge - Happyhansel Primary School - SIC09094

The Cook-in-Charge is responsible for all activities in a small kitchen and its surrounds connected with the provision of a catering service.

This vacancy is being advertised as a

Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the

Career Grade documentattached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be

fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link below for further information -

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F or G
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Part time Term time post for 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Happyhansel Primary School, Walls

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Marlene Hunter, Catering Supervisor 01595 744128 or email [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032

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Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.