Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Falkirk, is currently looking to recruit a Caterer until 31st March 2025 on a rate of £14.72/hour PAYE. This role will be based onsite. The working hours are 37 hours per week and will reduce to 35 hours per week as of 1st December 2024. This role is shift based shift hours are between 6am and 7.00pm. There may also be a requirement for occasional evening/ weekend work.


Responsibilities:
 
– To support and assist the Catering Manager (deputising where required) in the delivery of the catering provision to the organisation
– Monitor service delivery at meal times to ensure that standards and procedures are consistently maintained
– Supervise and engage with the catering assistants
– Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with current legislative practice and in conjunction with the Food Safety Scotland guidelines
– Completion of all routine administration and communications relevant to local and national requirements (weekly checks, food safety checks etc.)
– Monitor food waste and manage stock levels advising the Catering Manager when stock is coming to its end of shelf life or needs to be replenished assist in the planning of menus, stock ordering and catering to meet the dietary needs of all users
 

Essential Skills:
 
– Minimum of current Food Hygiene Certificate and a requirement to work towards attaining a recognised qualification within 24 months. (SCQF Level 5)
– Experience of Catering/Cooking within a commercial catering environment.
– Proven track record of working within a similar environment
– Proven knowledge of current legislative requirements and statutory compliance