At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Cook in planning and serving meals while ensuring food hygiene.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality meals.
- Benefits: Earn £15.94 per hour with flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal interviews to meet the team.
- Why this job: Make a difference by helping serve delicious meals to users.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale cooking and teamwork is essential.
The predicted salary is between 15.94 - 15.94 £ per hour.
£15.94 per hour (inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance per hour). Relief Assistant Cooks are sought to assist the Cook in Charge in planning, preparing and arranging the serving of meals to users, taking into account choice, best value and food hygiene.
You should have experience of large-scale cooking and cleaning, preferably to a cleaning schedule. You must be able to work as part of a team and work in an organised and thorough manner. The wearing and use of PPE is essential in this position.
This position is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children and adults. This post is on an as and when basis to cover absences of permanent staff.
It is vital you read the job description and person specification. In your Experience statement, please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.
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