At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing meals and maintaining kitchen standards at Bilston Primary School.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming services for children and young people.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and 25 hours per week.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview for eligible candidates; great opportunity for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate and catering experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28757 - 35147 £ per year.
Knowledge of a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, an SVQ2 or equivalent in catering and experience of working in a catering environment are essential for this post.
CLOSING DATE - Thursday 3rd September 2026
INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 10th September 2026
Position Title: Assistant Cook
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Bilston Primary School
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon – Thurs 08:00-14:00 (30 min break daily) & Fri 09:00-12:00
Weeks per Year: 38
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 25 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,255.03 per annum.
Requirements:
- This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
- Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
- If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information:
- If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team.
- Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian.
- Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool.
- If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Assistant Cook - Bilston Primary School - MID07653 in Seafield employer: Midlothian Council
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