Job Details

Grade: 4D.

Hourly Rate: £13.36 - £14.04

Salary: £25,769.25 - £27,081.16 pro rata per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 30 Hours

This is a 38 week post, working hours will be during school term only, the salary will be pro-rated accordingly. Please note the salary advertised is full time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).

Role Purpose

Within this post we are looking for someone to provide cover for sickness/absences in various units and manage the day to day operation of the Unit, Responsible for the ordering, storage, preparation, cooking and serving of all foods plus cleaning materials for the Unit, responsible for working to a given menu and within the appropriate costs set. Work within targets/guidelines as agreed with the Area Catering Manager (food and labour costs).Responsible for welfare and work practices of all staff within any unit you are covering. Induction and basic training of staff. Responsible for the day to day administration. Responsible for the training and implementation of kitchen hygiene and cleaning schedules. Responsible for portion control as per client specification. Responsible for cash floats and banking daily. To undertake catering function work, occasionally out with the normal working day. Any other duties as specified by the Area Catering Manager.

A vehicle will be provided to travel between sites and this will be parked at the nearest school within the Scottish Borders to where the successful candidate lives.

Essential

City and Guilds 706/2 or SVQ II Food Preparation & Cooking

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

A current driving licence, however please note this post comes with access to a vehicle for carrying out the role.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Karen Rodgerson at krodgerson@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.