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Cook 4 (15/)
Kirkcudbright Academy
£18,.01 - £19,.81
You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 2:30pm
This position is to take charge of a large school kitchen. You will be given direction / support from your line manager.
You must have Catering Manager or supervisory experience as well as cooking skills / experience
Part of your duties within this role will include the following: -
Providing meals to Nursery settings and school meals to children and young people
Managing the staffing complement at both Kirkcudbright Academy and Primary schools
Organising the day-to-day running of both kitchens
Cash handling
Use of technology
Managing the kitchen budget / food waste
Responsible for legislation and compliance in relation to H.A.S.A.W. and H.A.C.C.P.
Be Allergen Aware
Work under pressure and meet deadlines
Be able to approach problem management with ease
Deal with any complaints
Follow Council processes and procedures
Customer awareness
Be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness
Also be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. From 28 February, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.
Benefits of the Role:
Local Government Pension Scheme
School Holidays
Career Progression
Personal Training Plan
Uniform Provided
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
*If you would prefer a paper application form, call to request one.
For further information please contact:
Name: Julie Tallons
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