Assistant Cook

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Livingston, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Cook for a contract until March 2026 on a rate of £13.92/hour (PAYE). The role will be 32hrs p/w (Sessional), Monday-Thursday: 7am-2pm and Friday: 7am-1:30pm A PVG will be required but the cost will be covered by the client. Responsibilities: - To cook and bake provisions required for daily service. - To assist where required with hospitality bookings. - Ensure deliveries are monitored and stored correctly. - Preparing meals for special dietary needs if necessary. - Comply with current food safety legislation and health and safety legislation. - Ensure all records are kept up to date for the Catering Manager i.e. temperature records, cleaning rotas etc. - Counter, shop and till duties (this includes the handling of cash). - May be required on occasion to work evening or weekend shifts. - Participate (either full or part time) in specific lifelong projects financed by European Social Funding, European Regional Development Funding or European Partnership Projects. Essential Skills: - REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate. - Hold the following qualification or be in the process of working towards: SCQF Level 5 - Food Preparation and Cooking. - Experience in a similar role. - Previous food preparation or cooking experience is required. - Catering for similar numbers is required. - Knowledge of current food safety and Health & Safety legislation. Desirable Skills: - Experience of hospitality catering. - Willingness to undertake further training. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch

Location: LIVINGSTON, EH53, GB

Posted Date: 7/9/2025