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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
“Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

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Job Purpose

GRADE: 4D

As a Cook Supervisor, you will manage unit operations to ensure specified service delivery. You will supervise staff, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and legislation. You will also cover sickness absences while maintaining cost-effectiveness and aiding the manager in meeting service requirements.

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Responsibilities

Managing staff and ensuring that all Health and Safety and appropriate legislation are complied with
Managing daily administrative tasks, including ensuring the cost-effectiveness of the unit
Performing any other duties as specified by the Area Catering Manager or Unit Manager
Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and serving, and managing cleaning materials for the unit
Promoting and coordinating the implementation of the whole School Approach to Food in Schools and BEBL

Requirements

Possess food hygiene certificates (Elementary, Intermediate, and RIPHH) and Allergen Awareness Training or obtain within 6 months
Display a wide range of catering and culinary knowledge with plans to achieve SVQ Level 2
Have previous experience in budget and staff management within a production kitchen environment
Be able to work under pressure and in a physically demanding environment
Have excellent cookery production skills
Have good organisational, communication, and IT skills, and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work

Important information

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

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Equality Opportunity

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.

Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.

For informal enquiries please contact

Full Name: Graham Stewart

Job Title: Catering Coordinator

Email Address: graham.stewart@scotborders.gov.uk

Phone number: 07741029284

Please note this vacancy has been extended until 27/04/2026

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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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