Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 13 October 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FCLW £24, Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week
Location: Ostlers Care Home, Kirkcaldy
Supporting Statement
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Job Details
Do you have a Catering Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent. Experience in a Care Home environment cooking for 60 clients with varied diets would be advantageous?
We currently have a permanent vacancy in Ostlers Care Home Kirkcaldy.
* Assistant Cook – 30 5hours per week as required 5 days from 7 rota, with one long weekend off in 4, on a 52- week contract. Start times vary on the rota but shifts are 7:00am to 2:30pm, 9:15am to 4:30pm or 10:30am to 6:00pm
Duties will include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food, along with understanding the requirements of special diets.
Duties may include serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, it's surround and equipment.
Completion of basic bookwork and electronic returns may also be required.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro-rata
and have access to a range of benefits, including:
* £13.18 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
* Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
* Generous Holiday Allowance
* Pay is every 4 weeks.
* Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
* Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail
This work is about ensuring residents, service users and staff are provided with meals throughout the day.
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
Do you have Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work
Further Information
* Role Profile
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Role Profile
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