Assistant Cook
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Livingston, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Cook for a contract until March 2026 on a rate of £13.92/hour (PAYE).
The role will be 32hrs p/w (Sessional), Monday-Thursday: 7am-2pm and Friday: 7am-1:30pm
A PVG will be required but the cost will be covered by the client.
Responsibilities:
– To cook and bake provisions required for daily service.
– To assist where required with hospitality bookings.
– Ensure deliveries are monitored and stored correctly.
– Preparing meals for special dietary needs if necessary.
– Comply with current food safety legislation and health and safety legislation.
– Ensure all records are kept up to date for the Catering Manager i.e. temperature records, cleaning rotas etc.
– Counter, shop and till duties (this includes the handling of cash).
– May be required on occasion to work evening or weekend shifts.
– Participate (either full or part time) in specific lifelong projects financed by European Social Funding, European Regional Development Funding or European Partnership Projects.
Essential Skills:
– REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
– Hold the following qualification or be in the process of working towards: SCQF Level 5 – Food Preparation and Cooking.
– Experience in a similar role.
– Previous food preparation or cooking experience is required.
– Catering for similar numbers is required.
– Knowledge of current food safety and Health & Safety legislation.
Desirable Skills:
– Experience of hospitality catering.
– Willingness to undertake further training.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
The role will be 32hrs p/w (Sessional), Monday-Thursday: 7am-2pm and Friday: 7am-1:30pm
A PVG will be required but the cost will be covered by the client.
Responsibilities:
– To cook and bake provisions required for daily service.
– To assist where required with hospitality bookings.
– Ensure deliveries are monitored and stored correctly.
– Preparing meals for special dietary needs if necessary.
– Comply with current food safety legislation and health and safety legislation.
– Ensure all records are kept up to date for the Catering Manager i.e. temperature records, cleaning rotas etc.
– Counter, shop and till duties (this includes the handling of cash).
– May be required on occasion to work evening or weekend shifts.
– Participate (either full or part time) in specific lifelong projects financed by European Social Funding, European Regional Development Funding or European Partnership Projects.
Essential Skills:
– REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
– Hold the following qualification or be in the process of working towards: SCQF Level 5 – Food Preparation and Cooking.
– Experience in a similar role.
– Previous food preparation or cooking experience is required.
– Catering for similar numbers is required.
– Knowledge of current food safety and Health & Safety legislation.
Desirable Skills:
– Experience of hospitality catering.
– Willingness to undertake further training.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
