Cook 4 - DGA11853

Job Description

Cook 4 (15/3076)

Wallace Hall Academy

£19,093.01 - £20,272.14

You will be required to work 30.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Monday to Friday 08:24am – 14:30pm

This position is to take charge of a large school kitchen. You will be given direction / support from your line manager.

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:-

Organising the day-to-day running of the kitchen;

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

Be able to approach problem management with ease;

Deal with any complaints.

Having knowledge of the following would be beneficial to this post:

Evaluating food costs;                     

Menu planning;

Managing the kitchen budget;         

H.A.S.A.W. and Cooksafe

Follow procedures.

Also 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

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 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 to request one.

For further information please contact:

Name: Patricia Creith

Contact Number:

Email Address: Patricia.Creith@dumgal.gov.uk