Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Livingston, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Cook for a contract until March 2026 on a rate of £13.92/hour (PAYE).
The role will be 32hrs p/w (Sessional), Monday-Thursday: 7am-2pm and Friday: 7am-1:30pm
A PVG will be required but the cost will be covered by the client.
Responsibilities:
- To cook and bake provisions required for daily service.
- To assist where required with hospitality bookings.
- Ensure deliveries are monitored and stored correctly.
- Preparing meals for special dietary needs if necessary.
- Comply with current food safety legislation and health and safety legislation.
- Ensure all records are kept up to date for the Catering Manager i.e. temperature records, cleaning rotas etc.
- Counter, shop and till duties (this includes the handling of cash).
- May be required on occasion to work evening or weekend shifts.
- Participate (either full or part time) in specific lifelong projects financed by European Social Funding, European Regional Development Funding or European Partnership Projects.
Essential Skills:
- REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Hold the following qualification or be in the process of working towards: SCQF Level 5 - Food Preparation and Cooking.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Previous food preparation or cooking experience is required.
- Catering for similar numbers is required.
- Knowledge of current food safety and Health & Safety legislation.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of hospitality catering.
- Willingness to undertake further training.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch