Cook 1

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Cook 1 (Permanent) (19/1075)
Kirkcudbright Academy 
£5,830.60 - £5,856.56

Facilities Services (Catering) are looking for a Cook 1 (General Catering Assistant) that can assist the Catering Manager in Kirkcudbright Academy whilst carrying out the general catering tasks associated with the delivery of school meals.  

You will work 10 hours per week (Monday to Friday) over 38 weeks per year.  Working Times will be discussed at interview.
 
You must be an energetic and enthusiastic person that will carry out the following tasks: 
•    Light food preparation  
•    Serve meals 
•    Setting up and decanting of dining room  
•    Setting up service area 
•    Cash handling as and when required  
•    Dishwashing and General kitchen duties 
•    Clearing down and cleaning kitchens and staff rest areas  
•    Carry out electronic paperwork  
 
Experience is not necessary as full training will be given if required.   
You will also be given Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness training. 
 
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 and/or Protected Adults, 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. 

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. 

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 membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. 

*If you would prefer a paper application form, call 01387 260 406 to request one. 

For further information please contact: 
Name: Sandra Knowles
Contact Number: 07385 416 480
Email address: Sandra.Knowles@dumgal.gov.uk