Modern Apprentices - Professional Cookery - Anderson High School

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The Modern Apprentice – Professional Cookery will be primarily based at the Anderson High School, Lerwick, but blocks of time will be spent at various other school locations to broaden their experience across the whole school meal service. The purpose of the role is to develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to support the preparation, cooking and service of high-quality school meals. Working alongside experienced catering staff, the postholder will contribute to a modern, inclusive and sustainable school meals service that supports children’s health, wellbeing and learning. The Modern Apprentice will, over a period of 2 years complete the SVQ Professional Cookery (SCQF5) and gain practical experience in several school kitchens.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Shetland Islands Council – Shetland Islands Council

 

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is SLGLW - AB1

• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour

• 2 x Temporary Term Time Part Time posts for 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.

• Temporary contracts for a period of 2 years

• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made

• A relocation package does not apply to this post

• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland

• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Anderson High School, Lerwick.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Cathy Mann, Team Leader, Tel - 01595 744924 or email cathy.mann@shetland.gov.uk.

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

 

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here