EXPERIENCED SCHOOL COOKS

Dalry School
Band 5 £16,848.05 - £17,889.98
5 hours a day Monday – Friday
£14.27 starting hourly rate
Be the Recipe for Success in Our School Kitchen!
We're looking for an enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead our school kitchen, creating nutritious, delicious meals that help pupils thrive. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys making a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
As a Catering Manager, you'll have the support of your line manager and a dedicated team around you to help you succeed in the role.
We're looking for someone with previous supervisory or management experience in a catering environment, along with good cooking skills and a passion for providing great food and excellent service.
As our Catering Manager, you'll play a key role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals for children and young people across our Early Years and School Meals service. No two days are the same, and you'll be at the heart of a busy kitchen, leading your team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and catering team.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals that children enjoy.
Managing the kitchen budget and ensuring resources are used effectively.
Maintaining high standards of food safety, including HACCP and CookSafe procedures.
Following Council policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
Using a range of digital systems and technology to support kitchen operations.
Keeping up to date with food trends and finding ways to enhance the customer experience.
Has previous supervisory or management experience within a catering environment.
Possesses strong cooking skills and a passion for food.
Is committed to delivering a safe, high-quality service for children and young people.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
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