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Join Our Facilities Team – Senior Cook
Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, enjoy leading a team, and take pride in delivering nutritious meals that make a real difference? We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Cook to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting school communities across the Falkirk Council area.
In this leadership role, you’ll manage daily catering operations in one of our larger kitchens, ensuring high-quality food, safe working practices, and excellent customer service for pupils, staff, and visitors.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan menus, prepare and cook meals, including those for transport to other sites
- Supervise and support Catering Assistants, manage rotas and on-the-job training
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, hygiene, and allergen control procedures
- Oversee stock control, equipment checks, and ordering of supplies
- Handle budgets, cash, and transactions using the Council’s systems
- Provide meals that meet nutritional standards and dietary needs
What We’re Looking For:
- City & Guilds 706 Part 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience in a similar supervisory kitchen or catering environment
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety and food safety regulations
- Basic numeracy, literacy, and IT confidence
- A mentoring approach to team development
The Role:
- Location: Falkirk High School
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Days: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 1.30pm (1/2 hour unpaid break)
- Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Line Management: Responsible for a team of Catering Assistants
- Reporting to: Building Services Officer
Why Join Us?
- Lead a respected team delivering valued public services
- Training and development opportunities
- A key role in supporting children’s wellbeing and daily experience
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.
If you’re ready to take the lead in a rewarding catering environment and bring your skills to a trusted, community-focused team, we encourage you to apply.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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