Assistant Cook - Bilston Primary School - MID07653

Assistant Cook - Bilston Primary School - MID07653

2026-08-17T12:17:32

Seafield

Aberdeen

GB

AB15 7

Any

2026-09-28T04:39:30.41

Job Description

Knowledge

A REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, an SVQ2 or equivalent in catering and experience of working in a catering environment, are essential for this post.

Closing Date and Interview

• Closing Date - Thursday 3rd September 2026


• Interview Date - Thursday 10th September 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Assistant Cook

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Bilston Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon - Thurs 08:00-14:00 (30 min break daily) & Fri 09:00-12:00

Weeks per Year: 38

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on working 25 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,255.03 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme, please visit the relevant website.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once viewed, you will be allowed to share this with your employer, and it is only available for 14 days from the first viewing. If you do not grant access before the access is removed, a further application will be needed, incurring an additional cost.

Additional Note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years, you will also need to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability, please email the Recruitment Team at <#####> stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, aiming to improve service delivery. As part of this, existing employees will be considered for suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with legal obligations. Internal candidates may be interviewed before the wider pool, potentially causing some delay in application outcomes. Thank you for your patience.

Eligible candidates include trainees of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, those with disabilities, or care-experienced young persons who have previously been looked after children, provided they meet the essential criteria for the post, they are guaranteed an interview.

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Job Description Job Vacancy KNOWLEGDE A REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, an SVQ2 or equivalent in catering and experience of working in a catering environment, are essential for this post. CLOSING DATE - Thursday 3rd September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 10th September 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Assistant Cook Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Bilston Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 25 hours per week Working Pattern: Mon - Thurs 08:00-14:00 (30 min break daily) & Fri 09:00-12:00 Weeks per Year: 38 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 25 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,255.03 per annum.Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply