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Cook, St Rognvald's House - ORK09719

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2025
Salary: £32,356.00 to £32,611.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 October 2025
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1BB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09719

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

St Rognvald’s House

Cook

14.8 hours per week, Shift working over seven days

Permanent

£32,356 - £32,611 pro rata / £16.77 - £16.90 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person to undertake Cook duties at St Rognvald's House, a residential establishment in Kirkwall providing continuous care to the frail, elderly and those with dementia.

You will assist in preparing a choice of nutritional meals to a consistently high standard whilst ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene.

Applicants must have relevant experience in a similar post and hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate. Applications from people with Elementary Food Hygiene who are willing to achieve Intermediate level will also be considered. An SVQ 2, or equivalent level qualification, in Hospitality and Catering would be desirable.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with protected adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Kirstie Moar, Registered Manager, on 01856 872106.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5 October 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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