Job Description Cook 3 (Catering Manager) (Fixed Term) West of Region £15,136.06 - £15,904.35 You will be required to work 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Times of work to be discussed at interview. This post is fixed term for up to 18 months. This post may be suitable for attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post. Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic mobile catering manager to deliver high quality catering services for schools and hospitality functions across multiple sites in the West of Dumfries and Galloway. You will be supported by your line manager and given direction/instruction as and when required. You must have Catering Manager or supervisory experience as well as cooking skills / experience Part of your duties within this role will include the following: Providing Early Years and School Meals to children and young people Managing the kitchen budget Responsible for H.A.S.A.W. and CookSafe Allergen Awareness Organising the day-to-day running of the kitchen Work under pressure and meet deadlines Be able to approach problem management with ease Deal with any complaints Follow Council processes and procedures Cash handling Use of technology Customer awareness Be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness Also be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness Requirements 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. 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: Kerry Irish Contact Number: 07711 751 219 Email Address: Kerry.Irish@dumgal.gov.uk