Assistant Cook in Charge St Andrews and St Brides High School

Coast Concrete Services, Inc.; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government provider is seeking an Assistant Cook in Charge to deliver quality catering services at St Andrews and St Brides High School in East Kilbride. The role involves managing a team, preparing food, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant catering experience and strong communication skills. The position offers part-time hours, competitive pay, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Award-winning pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant catering or hospitality experience.
• Experience in supervising and training a catering team.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and environmental health action points.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Committed team player with a customer-oriented service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality catering service and advise management on stock issues.
• Manage cash counting and financial transactions.
• Prepare, cook, and present varied menu items.
• Supervise a team of Facilities Assistants, including training.

Skills

Catering or hospitality experience

Supervising and training a catering team

Knowledge of food safety systems

Effective communication skills

Customer-oriented service focus

Job description

Assistant Cook in Charge – St Andrews and St Brides High School

Organisation: Coast Concrete Services (South Lanarkshire Council)

Location: St Andrews and St Brides High School, Platthorn Drive, East Kilbride, G74 1NL

Closing Date: Thursday 11th December

Position Details

Hours: 12 hours per week on a term‑time basis (Thursday 8am‑3pm and Friday 8am‑2:30pm)

Pay: £13.64 – £13.79 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide quality catering service and advise management on stock or quality control issues.
• Manage cash counting, balancing, and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare, cook and present a varied selection of menu items.
• Manage function work and transfer food items within and outside the kitchen.
• Perform practical tasks in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food, including cleaning of floors, walls, food production areas, equipment and utensils.
• Supervise a team of Facilities Assistants (Catering)—include training, recruitment, selection, attendance maximisation, and team briefs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant catering or hospitality experience.
• Experience in supervising and training a catering team.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and environmental health action points.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Committed team player with a customer‑orientated service focus.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
• Optional salary sacrifice scheme to increase pension pot.
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family‑friendly policies: flexible working, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee discounts (including cinema).
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program (practical and emotional support).

Application

Please apply online via the official application form. CV submissions will not be considered.

Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace.

Legal & compliance statements: The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is a regulated work with children/adults. Applicants must undergo the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.

South Lanarkshire Council is an equal‑opportunities employer and guarantees interview to disabled and armed‑forces applicants who meet the essential criteria.