Assistant Cook in Charge – St Andrews and St Brides High School (East Kilbride)
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Application Deadline
Applications must be received by Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 11:55pm.
Location & Working Hours
* Location: St Andrews and St Brides High School, Platthorn Drive, East Kilbride, G74 1NL
* Hours: 12 hours per week on a term-time basis
* Work Pattern: Thursday 8am – 3pm and Friday 8am – 2.30pm
* Hourly Rate: £13.64 – £13.79 per hour
Role Overview
The Community Resources team seeks an Assistant Cook‑In‑Charge to manage the catering service, supervise a team of Facility Assistants, and ensure food safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high‑quality catering service and advise management on stock or quality control issues.
* Count, balance and record cash transactions.
* Prepare, cook and present a varied menu of dishes.
* Coordinate function work and transfer food items to kitchens and serving areas.
* Perform practical tasks related to food storage, preparation, cooking, service and cleaning of kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
* Carry out clerical and financial duties associated with the catering function.
* Prepare meals, order goods, carry out quality audits and Environmental Health action points, and comply with food safety systems.
* Supervise a team of Facility Assistants, including training, recruitment, attendance maximisation and team briefings.
Required Skills & Experience
* Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
* Commitment to customer‑oriented service and a proven track record in catering or hospitality.
* Experience in supervising staff and managing catering operations.
Legal & Compliance
* This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
* This post is considered regulated work with children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
* Applicants must not be barred from working with children and/or adults, and must join/undergo a PVG Scheme check.
* Applicants born outside the UK, or who have lived outside the UK for >3 months in the past 10 years, must provide an overseas criminal record check translated into English.
Equal Opportunities
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all community members and guarantee interview opportunities to disabled and armed forces applicants, subject to meeting the minimum requirements.
Benefits
* Local government pension scheme enrolment.
* Salary Sacrifice – AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave (including up to 10 public holidays).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Employee discounts and support programmes (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance).
How to Apply
Please apply online. All correspondence will be handled via your email address. Note: For internal applicants, complete your skills and qualifications in the Fusion ME tab before submitting the application form.
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