Cook (Chargehand) - MID06774
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,440.00 to £29,529.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2025 |
| Location: | Gorebridge, EH23 4TZ |
| Company: | Midlothian Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MID06774 |
Summary
Job Description
It is the responsibility of the post holder to plan menus, place orders with suppliers and stock control
SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent is essential.
Relevant experience is essential and you must demonstrate a positive and caring approach to working with older people as well as adapting to varying dietary needs.
The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is desirable.
Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Interview Date: Friday 9th May 2025
Requirements
Position Title: Cook (Chargehand)
Post Reference: S2898
Directorate: Health and Social Care
Working from Home: No
Location: Newbyres Village Care Home
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week over 7 days, including weekend work.
Working Pattern: TBC
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £28,440.19 per annum.
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
The Individual
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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