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Cook 3 (27hpw), Abernethy Primary School

Published by Highland Council
Ref: HGH21903 Published date: 28/09/2026 Closing date: 12/10/2026
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Location:

Abernethy Primary School, Nethybridge

Salary:
£17,519.00 - £19,177.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Part Time
Hours:
27 hours
Categories:

Job Description

Post Title: Cook 3
Location: Abernethy Primary School
Hours: 27 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £17,519 - £19,177

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Anna Hamkalo Tel: 07766071936 or Email: Anna.Hamkalo@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To organise, administer and directly participate in the provision of a multi-choice traditional or cash-cafeteria catering service including the provision of welfare meals. This will encompass direct control over production, ordering provisions, cash collection and banking of Highland Council Monies.

The smooth and efficient running of catering services, in compliance with the School Health Promotion and Nutrition (Scotland) Act 2007.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Experience of providing a quality catering service

Experience of working unsupervised and taking control of kitchen

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or similar qualification

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This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

  • You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
  • You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.


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Cook 3 HC04 - Abernethy Primary School_Karen Beaton.pdf

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Location

Abernethy Primary School, Nethybridge


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