At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise cooking and ensure quality meals for children at Woodburn Primary School.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming services for young people.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and 39 weeks of work per year.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives through nutritious meals.
- Qualifications: SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking and experience with dietary needs.
KNOWLEDGE SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent is essential. Relevant experience is essential and you must demonstrate a positive and caring approach to working with older people as well as adapting to varying dietary needs. The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is desirable.
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 outwith 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.
- 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.
Cook Supervisor - Woodburn Primary School - MID07677 employer: Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community. As a Cook Supervisor at Woodburn Primary School, you will enjoy a permanent position with a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth within a transformative environment dedicated to enhancing services for children and young people. Join us in making a meaningful impact while benefiting from a collaborative team atmosphere and a commitment to employee development.
