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Ref no:
SBO10241
Published:
22/07/2026
Closes:
06/08/2026
Location:
Burnfoot Community School, Kenilworth Avenue, Hawick, TD9 8EQ
Salary:
£22,174.25 - £24,512.37 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
30.25 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: 6B

Hours: 30.5

Hourly Rates: £16.70 - £18.05

Salary: £22,174.25 - £24,512.37 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

To manage the production and management of the day-to-day operation of the Unit. To manage the ordering, preparation, cooking and serving of all foods plus cleaning materials for the Unit. Work within targets/guidelines as agreed with the Catering coordinator. Work within targets/guidelines as agreed with the Catering coordinator. Completion of all Cook Safe/ Cypad documentation for the purpose of food hygiene. Participate in the promotion and implementation Scottish Government Better Eating Better Learning (BEBL). Coordinate with teaching staff the communication of the whole School Approach to Food in Schools. Liaise with Stakeholders and customers when required to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsible for welfare and work practices of all staff. To undertake the Induction and basic training of staff as required. Responsible for the day-to-day administration including, placing and receiving orders, keeping records, labelling, receipting deliveries. Responsible for the implementation of kitchen hygiene and daily cleaning schedules. To undertake catering function work, occasionally out with the normal working day. Any other duties as specified by the Area Coordinator/ Manager. Storage and distribution. Ordering of food and cleaning materials as per the Approved Purchase List and maintaining the designated stock level as required. Ensure cost effectiveness within the Unit. Maintaining waste management records.

 

Essential

City and Guilds 706/2 or SVQ 2 plus minimum of 3 year’s experience in a comparable production Unit.

RIPHH Certificate, Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate, or must be willing to achieve within 6 months

Allergen Awareness Training or must be willing to achieve within 6 months

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Graham Stewart at Graham.Stewart@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

 

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage