Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 May 2024

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £23,633.23 - £25,829.49 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Aberdour Primary School

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

In this catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and it's surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.

Supervising staff working in the kitchen.

You must be aware of HACCP procedures and ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted according.

Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.

Duties may also include transporting and serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen and it's surround.

We have a permanent vacancy to join our team within schools at Aberdour Primary School. Working 25 hours per week Monday to Friday as required on a 38 week term-time only basis.

You will earn a competitive salary of £23,633.23 to £25,829.49 pro-rata and annualised payments with access to a range of benefits, including:

• £12.59 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

Training on in house systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.

The Person

Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.

Provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.  See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Directorate Information - Council Department information
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For further information please contact: Steven Mackie - Steven.Mackie@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on 15th May 10am - 2pm at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.