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Cook 1 (10/1203) (Fixed Term)
Stranraer
£11,152.71 - £11,204.35
Based at the Ryan Centre, Stranraer for 16.75 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year based on a three-week rota, you will undertake, normally under the direction of a higher graded operative in a kitchen, the preparation, simple cooking and serving of food. This will include weekend work and occasional evening work.
The duties will include basic preparation of food and beverages (for example preparation of vegetables and snacks); simple cooking (for example reconstitution of prepared food); serving of meals; general kitchen and café duties (for example washing up, setting up and cleaning away equipment and tables); and cleaning of the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
Dealing with customers on a daily basis, you will have excellent communication and telephone skills, while being able to work under pressure. Being the first point of contact for customers in the cafe, you will be enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable on the café menu and Ryan Centre programme and will assist and promote key Leisure and Sport activities and services.
It is essential to have a Basic food hygiene certificate. You will have experience in cash handling and dealing with members of the public.
In return you will join an energetic community focused team in Wigtownshire who are developing and delivering a wide variety of Leisure and Sport and catering provision.
This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.
This post is fixed term for up to 2 years.
This post may be suitable for attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.
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 exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact: peter.ferries@dumgal.gov.uk
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