Assistant Cook

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Join Our Facilities Team – Assistant Cook

Are you enthusiastic about food, teamwork, and helping young people thrive? We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Assistant Cook to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting the delivery of high-quality school meals across Falkirk Council.

In this key role, you’ll assist the Cook in Charge with food preparation, service, and kitchen operations – helping provide safe, nutritious, and appealing meals that support pupils’ health and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the daily preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, and kitchen cleanliness
• Comply with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, efficient and well-organised kitchen environment
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils and staff

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive, flexible attitude and strong team ethic
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene is desirable
• Experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential – full training provided
• Confidence in using kitchen equipment and following food safety procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tasks in a busy school environment

The Role:

• Location: Beancross Primary School
• Hours: 30 hours per week, full year
• Days: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 2.00pm (half hour unpaid break)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reporting to: Cook in Charge

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a professional, well-supported team
• Help make a real difference in children’s lives
• Receive training and development opportunities
• Contribute to a valued public service

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

If you’re passionate about food, service, and community, we encourage you to apply and take pride in a role that matters every day.