Cook -Wide - ABC

Job Purpose

To assist the Cook in Charge in the preparation and serving of meals in a safe, hygienic, efficient manner providing a high standard of customer service.

Duration:
Permanent, Full Time.

From 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non‑members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

• An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake and pass this course within 6 months.
• FSA – Food Standards Agency's food allergy online training and pass this course within 1 month.
• Full PVG certificate (Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups) – this will be processed and received prior to any start date being confirmed.

• Proficient cooking skills in preparing large‑scale meal production, ensuring consistently high‑quality presentation.
• Awareness of risks within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to count cash and cheques.
• Sound written and numeracy skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of the English language to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Sound ICT skills pertaining to the functions of catering services.
• Ability to follow defined recipes provided by the service for the preparation of meals.
• Ability to deputise for any Cook in Charge during periods of absence.
• High standard of hygiene awareness.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a forces‑friendly employer, and offer flexible working arrangements. We also have guaranteed interview schemes for eligible candidates.

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