Assistant Cook
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,604 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lumphinnans, Cowdenbeath |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23102 |
Summary
Job Details
Do you have a Catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
We currently have a permanent vacancy in Lindsay House Care Home, Lumphinnans:
Assistant Cook - 33.25 hours per week, 4 week rota working 2 weekends on 2 weekends off on a 52 week contract
Enhancements are paid for hours worked at weekends.
Duties will include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food, along with understanding the requirements of special diets.
Duties may include serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, it's surround and equipment.
Completion of basic bookwork and electronic returns may also be required.
You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
£13.64 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
Generous holiday allowance.
Pay is every 4 weeks.
Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
This work is about ensuring residents, service users and staff are provided with meals throughout the day.
The Person
Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
Do you have a Catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
We currently have a permanent vacancy in Lindsay House Care Home, Lumphinnans:
Assistant Cook - 33.25 hours per week, 4 week rota working 2 weekends on 2 weekends off on a 52 week contract
Enhancements are paid for hours worked at weekends.
Duties will include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food, along with understanding the requirements of special diets.
Duties may include serving of meals, general kitchen and dining room duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, it's surround and equipment.
Completion of basic bookwork and electronic returns may also be required.
You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
£13.64 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
Generous holiday allowance.
Pay is every 4 weeks.
Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
This work is about ensuring residents, service users and staff are provided with meals throughout the day.
The Person
Catering experience or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
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