Job Description
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
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Dounby Primary School
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Cook Supervisor
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30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time
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Temporary maternity cover up to 21 May 2026
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£29,443 - £30,041 pro rata / £15.26 - £15.57 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
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Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as the Cook Supervisor responsible for the provision of the school meal service at Dounby Primary School.
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Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food, supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering of provisions, ensuring all aspects of service provision complies with food safety and completion of associated records, cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents, and pupils.
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You must hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent. You also must hold a professional cookery qualification at SVQ level 3 or at least 12 months equivalent experience within the catering sector.
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You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
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This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
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Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Scott Pring, Corporate Catering Manager on (01856) 879238 or scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk.
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Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 15 June 2025
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Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post
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