Job Vacancy
KNOWLEDGE
A REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, an SVQ2 or equivalent in catering and experience of working in a catering environment, are essential for this post.
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 23rd March 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 3rd March 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Assistant Cook
Directorate: Place
Location: Beeslack High School
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 30 Hours per Week
Working Pattern: Mon – Fri 08:00-14:30-(Break 30mins)
Weeks per year: 38
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 30 hours over 38 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £18,124.96 per annum.
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.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit
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 call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.