Assistant Cook

Job description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 4 August 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 29 July 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £24,740.74 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Location: Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy

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

We have a permanent Assistant Cook vacancy at Balwearie High School, Kirkcaldy, working 25 hours per week Monday to Friday on a 38 week term time contract.

If you have a Catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent this post could be for you.

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, it's surround and equipment.

Completion of basic bookwork may be required 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 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 or a qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?

Prior to starting in post, you will be required to attend an Induction Training Day.

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.

Further Information
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• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For further information please contact: Brandon Verhaege - Brandon.Verhaege@fife.gov.uk