Job Purpose:
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Location: Culter School, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Part Time
Job purpose/about the role: To assist the Cook in Charge in the preparation and serving of meals in a safe, hygienic, efficient manner providing a high standard of customer service.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
* An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake and pass this course within 6 months.
* FSA - Food Standards Agency's food allergy online training and pass this course within 1 month.
* Full PVG certificate or willingness to undertake the Protection of Vulnerable Groups check via Disclosure Scotland prior to taking up the role.
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
* Proficient cooking skills in preparing large-scale meal production, ensuring consistently high-quality presentation.
* Awareness of risks within a kitchen environment.
* Ability to count cash and cheques.
* Sound written and numeracy skills.
* Good verbal communication skills.
* Sound understanding of the English language to ensure Health and Safety compliance.
* Sound ICT skills pertaining to the functions of catering services.
* Ability to follow defined recipes provided by the service for the preparation of meals.
* Ability to deputise for any Cook in Charge during periods of absence.
* High standard of hygiene awareness.
About Us
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
* have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
* looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
* are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
* have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
* are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
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