Cook

Job Description

Manage the operation of the kitchen facility to provide healthy, nutritious meals and snacks whilst maintaining hygiene, health & safety.

Work will involve variable shift patterns including weekends, evenings and day times.

This post has a three‑week rolling rota which includes one whole working weekend out of every three. Shift times are either 8:00 am–5:30 pm or 8:00 am–1:00 pm.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 1 March 2027.

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
• Maintain hygiene, health & safety standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Plan and oversee the preparation of meals and snacks for individuals with varied nutritional needs.

• Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Required:
  
  an Overseas Criminal Record Check if a continuous period of 3 months or more was spent outside the UK in the last 5 years.
• Minimum requirement of two references from your current or most recent employer.
• Successful completion of the pre‑employment checks required for this post.

Informal enquiries to:
Annabel Anderson Tel:

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