Cook 3 - DGA11911

Job Description

Cook 3 (15/2570) (Fixed Term)

Kirkgunzeon Primary School

£12,517.06 - £12,728.53

You will be required to work 22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

9.00am – 1.24pm Monday to Friday

Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to take lead, manage and cook meals within this busy primary school kitchen within Kirkgunzeon Primary School. You will be supported by your line manager and given direction/instruction as and when required.

You must have managerial or supervisory experience within a catering environment as well as cooking skills / experience

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.

Tasks associated with this post include:

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

Benefits of the Role:

Local Government Pension Scheme

School Holidays

Career Progression

Personal Training Plan

Uniform Provided

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 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.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months.

This post may be suitable for secondment.  Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

*If you would prefer a paper application form, call to request one.

For further information please contact:

Name: Hazel Martin

Contact Number

Email Address: Hazel.Martin@dumgal.gov.uk