At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious meals to brighten up school days.
- Company: Join Dumfries and Galloway Council, a supportive local government.
- Benefits: Enjoy school holidays, career progression, and a local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Access discounts, training, and support for your health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: No kitchen experience needed; enthusiasm and energy are key!
The predicted salary is between 6031 - 6062 £ per year.
You will be required to work 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday – Friday, 11.30am - 1.30pm per day.
We’re looking for a positive, hands-on General Assistant (Cook 1) to help fuel our pupils with fresh, tasty meals every day. If you enjoy supporting your local community, thrive in a busy and engaging environment, and want a role that makes a real difference to you and the children in our school, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help create meals that make school days brighter!
You must be an energetic and enthusiastic person that will carry out the following tasks:
- Baking / Light food preparation
- Serve meals
- Setting up and decanting of dining room
- Setting up service area
- Cash handling as and when required
- Dishwashing and General kitchen duties
- Clearing down and cleaning kitchens and staff rest areas
- Carry out electronic paperwork
Initial training will include Basic Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness. Kitchen experience is not necessary as full training will be given if required.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.
Benefits of the Role:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- School Holidays
- Career Progression
- Personal Training Plan
- Uniform Provided
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
Cook 1 - DGA13375 in Annan employer: Dumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries and Galloway Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of local children through nutritious meal preparation. With benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme, career progression opportunities, and access to a wide range of discounts and wellbeing support, you'll find a fulfilling role that values your contributions and promotes personal growth. Join us in creating brighter school days while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule during term time.
Contact Details:
Dumfries and Galloway Council Recruitment Team
