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Fife Council; Oakley (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Scotland Pension

Training opportunities

Discounts (cinemas, stores, dining)

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking an Assistant Cook at Oakley Campus to support school catering services. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a 38-week contract, centered on food preparation, service, and related kitchen duties.

The post offers £25,604 pro rata per year with benefits such as LGPS Scotland, training opportunities, and access to local and national discounts. It plays a key part in providing meals to pupils and staff during term time.

Qualifications

• Catering experience or a relevant qualification.
• Experience in school or institutional catering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages and organise the service of food.
• Transport and serve meals; support kitchen and dining room duties, including washing up and cleaning.
• Complete required paperwork including electronic returns.
• Ensure meals are provided to pupils and staff throughout the school day.

Skills

Catering experience

Food service

Education

SVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Cook

Company: Fife Council Salary: £25,604 to £25,604 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Oakley Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 17 Sept 2026

Summary

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Do you have Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?

We have a permanent vacancy for an Assistant Cook in Dunfermline:

Oakley Campus:

Working 20 hours per week Monday to Friday on a 38 week contract

Duties within this school include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food.

Duties may include transporting and serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, it’s surround and equipment.

Completing required paperwork including electronic returns.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including cinemas, supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff are provided with meals throughout the school day during term time - covering breakfast, morning break and lunch.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Do you have Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?

We have a permanent vacancy for an Assistant Cook in Dunfermline:

Oakley Campus:

Working 20 hours per week Monday to Friday on a 38 week contract

Duties within this school include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food.

Duties may include transporting and serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, it’s surround and equipment.

Completing required paperwork including electronic returns.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including cinemas, supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

£13.64 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).

Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).

Generous holiday allowance.

Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Local and national discounts including cinemas, supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff are provided with meals throughout the school day during term time - covering breakfast, morning break and lunch.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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