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Cook 3 (15/3216) (Fixed Term)
Loreburn Primary School
Salary: £14,117.09 - £14,830
Hours: 24.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:51pm
Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to lead, manage, and cook meals in this busy primary school kitchen at Loreburn Primary School. You will receive support and guidance from your line manager.
Qualifications and Experience: Managerial or supervisory experience in catering, along with cooking skills/experience.
Responsibilities include:
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 daily kitchen operations
6. Working under pressure and meeting deadlines
7. Problem-solving and complaint handling
8. Following council processes and procedures
9. Cash handling and use of technology
10. Customer service and awareness of current food trends
This role involves regulated work with vulnerable children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment.
If you have resided outside the UK in the last 5 years, additional police record checks from the relevant authorities will be required.
This is a fixed-term position for up to 24 months. It may be suitable for attachment with prior approval from your line manager.
Benefits include:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* School holidays
* Career progression opportunities
* Personal training plans
* Uniform provided
Our benefits platform offers discounts on everyday essentials, local business discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from underrepresented groups are especially welcome.
If you prefer a paper application, call 01387 260 406.
Further information:
Contact: Hazel Martin
Phone: 07468 351 051
Email: Hazel.Martin@dumgal.gov.uk
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