Term-Time School Cook — Nutritious Meals, Safe Kitchen

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated School Cook to support a busy kitchen. The role involves preparing and cooking healthy meals for students, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with food guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a cookery qualification or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering nutritious food to children. This is a temporary, ongoing position during term time only.

Qualifications

• Hold or be working towards a recognised cookery qualification or have relevant experience in a school environment.
• Knowledge of safe use of catering equipment.
• Demonstrate passion for delivering high-quality meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a full range of school meals.
• Complete all food safety documentation.
• Maintain hygiene and health standards.

Skills

Knowledge of catering equipment

Food preparation techniques

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Recognised cookery qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, SVQ)

Job description

A local educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated School Cook to support a busy kitchen. The role involves preparing and cooking healthy meals for students, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with food guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a cookery qualification or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering nutritious food to children. This is a temporary, ongoing position during term time only.