Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 5 May 2025 Closing Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FCLW £23,783.40 (Pro-Rata) plus enhancements for shift work, including weekends Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, The 4-week rota is 2 weekends on 2 weekends off Location: North Eden Care Home, Cupar Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement or CV 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 may not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement or CV at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement Job Details Do you have Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent? Duties within this care home include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food, along with understanding the requirements of special diets for residents. Duties may include 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, it's surround and equipment. Completion of required paperwork including electronic returns. We have a vacancy for an Assistant Cook in North Eden Care Home which provides care 7 days a week for residents. Hours and rotas will vary and explained in full at interview. Assistant Cook – 30 hours per week on a 52-week, permanent basis The working week consists of early and late shifts between the hours 7.30am - 6pm, working 5 days over 7 on a 4-week rota consisting of 2 weekends on and 2 weekends off. You will earn a competitive salary of £23,783.40 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including: £12.67 per hour, plus enhancements for shift work, including weekends. Pay is every 4 weeks. Generous Holiday allowance. Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland). Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail This work is about ensuring residents, service users and staff are provided with meals throughout the day. The Person Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent is required for this post. You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post. Before confirming 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. We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work. 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 Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X FCJobsOfficial. For Further Information Please Contact: Christine McKee at Christine.McKeefife.gov.uk