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3 Days Old
Role: Cook – Schools & Care Homes
Location: Edinburgh (Various locations)
Hours: Hours vary depending on location and service
Pay Rate: £13.79 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: Immediate (subject to PVG clearance)
PVG Requirement
This role requires PVG membership for both children and adults.
- £59 for a new application
- £18 to update an existing certificate
About the Role
We’re looking for reliable and experienced Cooks to support school kitchens and care home catering teams, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for children, young people and adults in care.
You’ll be working in fast-paced environments where food safety, consistency and care are essential, contributing to services that make a real difference every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing and cooking meals in line with set menus, dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines
- Producing meals suitable for both school and care home settings
- Completing food safety documentation including CookSafe, allergen controls and temperature checks
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety
- Receiving, checking and safely storing deliveries with correct stock rotation
- Supporting meal service, presentation and counter set-up
- Assisting with ordering food and kitchen supplies where required
- Carrying out cleaning duties, audits and compliance checks
- Undertaking manual handling tasks and working on your feet for extended periods
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Cook in a school, care home, healthcare or similar catering environment
- Knowledge of food safety, allergen awareness and kitchen health & safety procedures
- Ability to follow set menus, recipes and service specifications
- A flexible and dependable approach, able to adapt to different locations
- Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
- A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality meals in care-focused environments
- A recognised catering or cookery qualification (or working towards one)
If you’re an experienced Cook looking for flexible work in meaningful settings, apply directly via this advert today.
- Location:
- Edinburgh
- Salary:
- £13.79 per hour
- Job Type:
- PartTime
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