Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Falkirk, is currently looking to recruit an Cook for a immediate start until 15th May with a possible extension on a rate of £12.22 per hour (PAYE). The working hours for this role is 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.  
 
Responsibilities: 
 
– Prepare and cook food according to recipes. 
– Prepare requisitions for provisions, kitchen materials and equipment. 
– Control portions as per agreed policies and minimise waste. 
– Participate in service requirements between 7.30am and 6.30pm. 
– Provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness. 
– Use safe working practices at all times. 
– Keep clean and orderly storerooms, fridges and freezers. 
– Clean stoves and general work areas. 
– Compile Health and Hygiene control sheets. 
– Liaise with staff, students and members of the public are required. 
– Comply with Catering Service policies and procedures and statutory hygiene regulations. 
– Deputise for Kitchen Supervisor during holidays and absence. 
– Record and place orders with nominated suppliers. 
– Undertake other such duties as may be required as appropriate to the scope and grading of the post. 
 
Essential Skills: 
 
– Professional Cookery Level 2 or equivalent 
– Food hygiene certificate, preferably at Intermediate level. 
– Cooking skills. 
– Understanding of industrial catering. 
– Health and safety awareness and knowledge. 
– Three year’s experience in food preparation within industrial catering or hotel environment. 
– Good verbal communication skills. 
– Concern for standards. 
– Reliability. 
– Flexibility. 
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.