Cook 1 - Balgreen Primary School - 17035_1792754915
The City of Edinburgh Council
Salary
£25,661 to £25,924 a year
Location
Edinburgh, EH11 3AT
Contract type
Full time
Job description
- About
Cook 1 - Fixed Term until 29/6/2027
Balgreen Primary School
Hours: 10 per week, 38 weeks sessional
Salary: £25,661 - £25,924 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
11.30am-2pm Monday-Thursday .
Our cook 1's/catering assistants play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services within schools. Working as part of a team, to deliver a range of meals, basic food preparation and great customer care.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page
Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs
View
Cook Job Description
View
Cook Person Specification
View
Sessional Working Information
Get the latest UK jobs
Get new job opportunities delivered straight to your inbox.
Explore related jobs
Find more opportunities related to this position.
More jobs you may be interested in
Social Worker (Justice) - Grindlay Court Social Work Centre - 16643_1792759801
The City of Edinburgh Council
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Social Worker (Justice) - Citywide - 16722_1792760513
The City of Edinburgh Council
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Team Leader (Household Support) - Waverley Court - 17018_1792745567
The City of Edinburgh Council
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Support for Learning Teacher - Liberton High School - 17014_1792743838
The City of Edinburgh Council
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
The City of Edinburgh Council
Posted 22 Oct 2026
Teacher of Biology - Portobello High School - 17000_1792672951
The City of Edinburgh Council
Posted 22 Oct 2026