Job Details
Grade: 4D
Hourly Rate: £12.40 - £13.08
Salary: £24,431.87 - £25,743.78 pro rata per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 30 Hours
Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.
This is a 38 week post, working hours will be during school term only, the salary will be pro-rated accordingly. Please note the salary advertised is full time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).
Please note the closing date has been extended until 28/03/2024
Role Purpose
Manage the Unit and ensure that the specified service delivery is met. Ensure cost effectiveness within the Unit. Manage staff and ensure that all Health and Safety and appropriate legislation are complied with.
Ensure that all required administrative information is completed and passed to the appropriate location.
Cover kitchens across the Scottish Borders. Note that a vehicle will be provided for this role.
Essential
City and Guilds 706/2 or SVQ II Food Preparation & Cooking
Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
A current driving licence, however please note this post comes with access to a vehicle for carrying out the role.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Karen Rodgerson at krodgerson@scotborders.gov.uk.
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.
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About Disability Confident
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