Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 4D
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Hours: 30 term time/20 school holidays
Hourly Rates: £13.89 - £14.59
Salary: £19,946.80 - £21,426.88 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note you will work 30 hours per week Monday to Friday during term time and 20 hours per week during school holidays covering a nursery hub Monday to Friday. You will be working 1 week either February or October holiday, 1 week at Easter and 3 weeks during the summer holiday.
Please note this vacancy has been extended until 22/03/2026
Role Purpose
Provide cover for sickness/absences in various units. Manage the day-to-day operation of the Unit. Responsible for the ordering, storage, preparation, cooking and serving of all foods plus cleaning materials for the Unit. Responsible for working to a given menu and within the appropriate costs set. Work within targets/guidelines as agreed with the Area Catering Manager (food and labour costs). Responsible for the day-to-day administration. Responsible for portion control as per specification. Any other duties as specified by the Area Catering Manager.Note: a vehicle will be provided to drive between units.
Essential
City and Guilds 706/2 or SVQ II Food Preparation & CookingElementary Food Hygiene CertificateA current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to S Serjent at
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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