Cook Supervisor, Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich, Isle of Benbecula (2463) - CNS05945

Ktpws; Balivanich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Balivanich is seeking a Cook Supervisor to provide quality catering services. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, preparing and serving food, and ensuring compliance with food regulations. Ideal candidates will have practical cooking experience and the ability to handle large-scale catering. The role is part-time (27.5 hours per week) and permanent, offering salary ranging from £19,775 to £21,609, inclusive of a Distant Islands Allowance.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in a similar role.
• Ability to produce 50+ meals a day.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen and dining room staff duties.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to set standards.
• Ensure training and maintenance of records are carried out.

Skills

Knowledge of Current Food Legislation

Good written and numeracy skills

Ability to train staff

Practical cooking experience

Education

SCQF Level 5 qualification in Professional Cookery

Job description

# Cook Supervisor, Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich, Isle of Benbecula (2463)Ref no:: CNS05945Published:: 08/01/2026Closes:: 26/01/2026Location:: Balivanich Primary School, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Uist, HS7 5LASalary:: £26,606 - £29,074 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 27.5 hours per week## Advert**Cook Supervisor (2463) Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich 27.5 hours per week, term time, Permanent post £19,775 - £21,609 per annum, inclusive of £1,875 Distant Islands Allowance per annum**The post holder will be required to provide quality catering service to all customers. Duties will include supervision of all duties by kitchen/dining room staff including use of effective rotas; preparation, cooking, garnishing and serving of all food to meet the standard specification; ordering, checking and correct storage of all commodities; keeping to budget and menu plans according to instructions; and ensure all staff are trained and records correctly maintained.You must have knowledge of the importance of Current Food Legislation and application and a good understanding of the need for a well-balanced nutritious diet. It is essential you have good written and numeracy skills to complete relevant documentation and returns. You must have the ability to train other members of staff. You must have the ability to undertake and achieve an SCQF Level 5 qualification in Professional Cookery within two years of commencing in post. Previous experience in a similar post is essential along with practical cooking experience in a large scale catering environment, producing 50+ meals a day.This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children ().Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.**It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.**Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.**Closing Date: Monday 26 January 2026****Neach-stiùiridh Còcaire (2463), Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich 27.5 uairean gach seachdain, tron teirm, Dreuchd Mhaireannach £19,775 - £21,609 gach bliadhna, a’ gabhail a-steach £1,875 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna**Bidh aig an neach san dreuchd ri seirbheis bìdh aig ìre àrd a lìbhrigeadh don h-uile neach-ceannaich. Bidh dleastanasan a’ gabhail a-steach a bhith a’ cumail sùil air coileanadh gach dleastanas aig luchd-obrach a’ chidsin/an t-seòmar-bìdh, a’ gabhail a-steach cleachdadh chlàran-dleastanais èifeachdach; ullachadh, còcaireachd, sgeadachadh agus frithealadh bìdh a rèir an t-sònrachaidh àbhaistiche; òrdachadh, sgrùdadh agus stòradh ceart de bhathar; cumail ri planaichean buidseit agus clàr-bìdh a rèir stiùireadh; agus dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil luchd-obrach air an trèanadh agus gu bheilear a’ cumail chlàran mar bu chòir.Feumaidh eòlas a bhith agad air cho cudromach ’s a tha Reachdas Bìdh Làithreach agus mar a thathar ga chleachdadh, agus tuigse mhath air cho cudromach ’s a tha biadh beathachail. Tha e riatanach gu bheil sgilean sgrìobhte agus àireamhach math agad gus an urrainn dhut a’ phàipearachd iomchaidh a dheasachadh. Feumaidh an comas a bhith agad luchd-obrach eile a thrèanadh. Feumaidh Teisteanas Slàinteachas Bìdh làithreach a bhith agad agus teisteanas còcaireachd iomchaidh. Feumar eòlas roimhe air dreuchd coltach ri seo cho math ri eòlas còcaireachd phractaigeach ann an àite-bìdh mòr, a’ frithealadh barrachd air 50 duine gach latha.Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le clann san dreuchd seo. ()..**Bidh an obair a-rèir mar a bhios feum airson àite luchd-obrach àbhaisteach a ghabhail. Tha pàigheadh san uair a’ gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach.**Thèid agallaibhean a chumail air beulaibh dhaoine, a’ toirt cothroim do thagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus beachd fhaighinn air an àrainneachd obrach.**Ceann-latha: Diluain 26 Faoilleach 2026**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement