Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 May 2024

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC5 £25,829.49 - £28,251.00 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement 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 will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

In this high school kitchen, you would be responsible for all activities in a larger, high-volume kitchen and its surrounds. Connected with the provision of a catering service which may include satellite services. Co-ordinate the activities of staff working within the catering environment.

Supervising staff working in the kitchen.

You must be aware of HACCP procedures and ensure all paperwork and electronic returns are completed and submitted according.

Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.

Duties may also include transporting and 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 and it's surround.

We have a permanent vacancy to join our team in Kirkcaldy at Balwearie High School, on a Monday to Friday working 36 hours per week, between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm as required.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,829.49 - £28,251.00 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £13.76 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is every 4 week and annualised.
• 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.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail.

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff are provided with meals throughout the school day during term time as required - schools mainly provide breakfast and lunch.

Training on in house systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.

The Person

Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

Before confirming to 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.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For further information please contact: Brandon Verhaege - Brandon.Verhaege@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on 15th May 10am - 2pm at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.