Assistant Cook

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 28 October 2025 

Closing Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Salary: FCLW £24,740.74 pro rata 

Work Pattern: 30 Hours per week 

Location: Cupar 

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.  Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.  More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement 

Job Details

Do you have a Catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent? 

We have temporary vacancies in Cupar, working 30 hours per week Monday to Friday between 7:30am to 2:00pm as required on a 38-week term time contract.  

Bell Baxter High School – 2 posts 30 hours per week 38-week contract.  Monday to Friday between 7:30am to 2:00pm as required 

All posts are temporary for 1 year 

Duties within this school include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food.  

Duties may include transporting and 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, its surround and equipment.  

Completing required paperwork including electronic returns. 

You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including: 

• £13.18 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends. 
• Pay is annualised (equal instalments every 4 week pay period) 
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland) 

• Generous Holiday Allowance.

• Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job. 
• Local and national discounts including cinemas, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!  

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff are provided with meals throughout the school day during term time - covering Breakfast, Morning Break and Lunch. 

The Person

Do you have Catering Experience, a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent? 

Before confirming 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.  

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.  

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile 
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. 
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services 
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• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk 

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more. 

For Further Information Contact: Gayle.Langlands@fife.gov.uk