Assistant Cook

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and social care partnership in Oldmeldrum is seeking an Assistant Cook for a part-time role at Meldrum Primary School. This position involves planning, preparing, and serving meals, collaborating with staff to ensure quality service delivery. Candidates must provide a reference, join the PVG Scheme, and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check. The role offers a salary range of £18,906 - £19,890 annually for 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of one reference from your current or most recent employer.
• Candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check required if spent more than 3 months out of the UK in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals within the school.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure quality service delivery.
• Commit to continuous improvement for the Service and the organisation.

Job description

# Assistant CookRef no:: ABS46215Published:: 06/01/2026Closes:: 20/01/2026Location:: Meldrum Primary School, Meadowbank, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0BFSalary:: £18,906 - £19,890 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 30 hours per week## Job DescriptionUndertake the planning, preparation and serving of meals within the school in collaboration with other staff. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.Working hours Monday to Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm**Informal enquiries to: Carol Gartly 07717630990**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement