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# Cook Supervisor - Galashiels AcademyRef no:: SBO09717Published:: 12/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Galashiels Academy, Elm Row, Galashiels, TD1 3HUSalary:: £15,241.28 - £16,374.02 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 25 hours per week## Working for us We Offer:* Competitive salary and benefits package.* “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.* Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.* A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.* A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we want to hear from you! Join us at Scottish Borders Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our community.Apply today!## Job PurposeGRADE: 4DAs a Cook Supervisor, you will manage unit operations to ensure specified service delivery. You will supervise staff, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and legislation. You will also cover sickness absences while maintaining cost-effectiveness and aiding the manager in meeting service requirements.To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.**Responsibilities*** Managing staff and ensuring that all Health and Safety and appropriate legislation are complied with* Managing daily administrative tasks, including ensuring the cost-effectiveness of the unit* Performing any other duties as specified by the Area Catering Manager or Unit Manager* Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and serving, and managing cleaning materials for the unit* Promoting and coordinating the implementation of the whole School Approach to Food in Schools and BEBL**Requirements*** Possess food hygiene certificates (Elementary, Intermediate, and RIPHH) and Allergen Awareness Training or obtain within 6 months* Display a wide range of catering and culinary knowledge with plans to achieve SVQ Level 2* Have previous experience in budget and staff management within a production kitchen environment* Be able to work under pressure and in a physically demanding environment* Have excellent cookery production skills* Have good organisational, communication, and IT skills, and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to workFor recruitment additional information pleaseFor information about SBC Benefits please visit**Equality Opportunity**Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.## Informal EnquiriesFull Name: Janette LothianJob Title: Catering CoordinatorEmail Address: jlothian@scotborders.gov.ukPhone number: 01835825257Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement