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Cook 3 (15/3061)
Location: Kelloholm Primary School
Salary: £16,009.07 - £16,817.53
Working Hours: 27.50 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 1:30pm
Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to lead, manage, and prepare meals at Kelloholm Primary School. You will receive support and guidance from your line manager.
Qualifications and Experience: Managerial or supervisory experience in a catering environment and cooking skills/experience.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Providing early years and school meals to children and young people.
2. Managing the kitchen budget.
3. Ensuring compliance with H.A.S.A.W. and Cooksafe standards.
4. Allergen awareness and management.
5. Organising the daily operations of the kitchen.
6. Working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
7. Problem-solving and handling complaints effectively.
8. Following council processes and procedures.
9. Cash handling and use of technology.
10. Customer awareness and current food trends.
This role involves regulated work with vulnerable children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates may need to join or update the PVG scheme and provide additional background checks if applicable.
Benefits include access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform with discounts, local business discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial guidance, and wellbeing support. Dumfries and Galloway Council values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Additional Benefits:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* School holidays
* Career progression opportunities
* Personal training plans
* Uniform provided
For paper applications, call 01387 260 406. For more information, contact Caron Hathaway at 07768 021 621 or Caron.Hathaway@dumgal.gov.uk.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Government Administration
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