Advert Cook 1 (15/17394) Dumfries £20,775 - £20,867.50 You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 52.14 Weeks per year. Monday – Friday Working 5 days over 7 days will be necessary in this post based on customer requirements (will include weekend working as well as starting early /late on occasions). This post will be based primarily at Cargen Tower but there may be days where you will work out of different schools within Dumfries depending on service requirements. Facilities Services (Catering) are looking for a Cook 1 (Function Catering Assistant) that can work as part of a team to provide function catering for events and meetings throughout Dumfries. You must be an energetic and enthusiastic person that will carry out the following tasks: Food preparation Delivery of food throughout the Dumfries area (Driving license required) Cash handling as and when required Dishwashing and general kitchen duties Clearing down and cleaning kitchens Carry out electronic paperwork Experience is not necessary as full training will be given if required. You will also be given Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, 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 Career Progression Personal Training Plan Uniform Provided Advert cont 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 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) 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 01387 260 406 to request one. For further information please contact: Name: Patricia Creith Contact Number: 07824 708 123 Email Address: Patricia.Creith@dumgal.gov.uk