Cook 4

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Cook 4 (Catering Manager) (15/3637)

Annan Academy

£23,437.75 - £24.892.66

 

You will be required to work 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Monday to Friday: Times of work to be discussed at interview

 

This position is to take charge of a large busy school kitchen. You will be responsible for a large team within the kitchen and servery units out with.

 

You will be given support / direction 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:

Provide meals for Early Years, Primary and Secondary pupils and transporting food to dedicated primaries.

There will be a requirement to support the services event and hospitality functions as and when required.

 

Your role will be to:

 

Be responsible for a large team of staff, their absences and training

Manage the kitchen budget

Be responsible for H.A.S.A.W. and CookSafe

Be fully Allergen Aware and cater for children and young people with food allergies and/or intolerance

Organise the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Work under pressure and meet deadlines

Approach problem management with ease

Deal with any complaints

Follow Council processes and procedures

Carry out cash handling and end of day procedures in relation to banking of monies

Use technology

Customer awareness

Be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness

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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 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.

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 01387 260 406 to request one.

 

 

For further information please contact:

Name: Patricia Creith

Contact Number: 01387 260 406

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