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.