Assistant Cook - West Linton Primary School - SBO10024

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
• A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we want to hear from you! Join us at Scottish Borders Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our community.

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Job Purpose

As an Assistant Cook in the Unit, you will assist the cook in meeting service delivery. Ensure Health and Safety compliance and provide cook coverage during daily unit operations. You will work within the appropriate costs set and to a given menu. Assist with staff training, follow hygiene protocols, and support Food and Drink in Schools 2020 regulations.

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the cook in the Unit to ensure that the specified service delivery is met
• Ensuring compliance with kitchen schedules, all Health and Safety regulations, and current legislation
• Facilitating orientation and delivering training to new staff for comprehensive support
• Participating in the promotion and implementation of Food and Drink in Schools 2020 regulations
• Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility
• Working with your team with no budgetary responsibility

Requirements

• Have a City & Guilds 706/2 or SVQ 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or willing to achieve qualification within 2 years.
• Have previous experience in a similar environment and experience in a Food Preparation and cooking role
• Have excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work on own initiative, unsupervised, and as part of a team

Equality Opportunity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.

 

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Informal Enquiries

Please Contact

Full Name: Janette Lothian

Job Title: Catering Coordinator

Email Address: jlothian@scotborders.gov.uk

Phone number: 01835825257

Please note this vacancy has been extended until 01/04/2026

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.