At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and deliver catering at Sunnybrae Centre, planning nutritious meals for service users.
- Company: Join Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Earn £15.94 per hour with shift allowances for unsocial hours.
- Other info: Flexible relief position with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference by cooking for those in need while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant cooking experience and Level 2 Disclosure with PVG membership.
The predicted salary is between 15.94 - 15.94 £ per hour.
Advert Relief Cook Sunnybrae Centre Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.94 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate.
You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker.
This is a relief position, for inclusion on a list of people available for offers of work as and when required.
The purpose of this role is the management and delivery of the catering requirements at the Sunnybrae Centre.
You will be responsible for menu planning, cooking high quality, varied and nutritious meals for service users who are physically frail and those with dementia, taking account of individual specialist diets.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile.
These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close 23:59 Sunday 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 28 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 5 October 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Lisa Schofield at lisa. schofield@orkney. gov. uk or on 01856 875736, or Emmy Lutz at emmy. lutz@orkney. gov. uk or on 01856 875736.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
Relief Cook, Sunnybrae Centre - ORK10699 in Kirkwall employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those embarking on a career in social care. With a focus on employee growth through practical experience and training towards an SVQ 2 in Social Services and Healthcare, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults within the community. The council promotes flexible working patterns and values diversity, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking rewarding employment in a caring profession.
