Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 20 October 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW 24,740.74 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week

Location:

Methilhaven

Care Village

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 resume'. 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 vacancy for an Assistant Cook in the new Care Village in Methil which provides care 7 days a week for residents. This 35 hours per week posts consists of working Monday to Friday as required between 9:00am to 5:00pm.

The successful candidate will be required to develop and operate a Cafe venture within the Care Home setting. It would be advantageous to have Barista, Cash Handling and Home Baking experience.

Post 1 -

Methilhaven

Care Village - 35 hours per week Monday to Friday as required between 9:00am to 5:00pm

Duties will include preparation of food and beverages and the organisation of the service of food, along with understanding the requirements of special diets.




Duties may include 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 and electronic returns may be required.




You will earn a competitive salary of 24,740.74pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
13.18 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
Generous Holiday Allowance
Pay is every 4 weeks.
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 residents and visitors are provided with a service throughout the day as and when required.

The Person

Do you have Catering Experience or 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.




Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.




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

Further Information

Role Profile

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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

Directorate Information

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Alternative Formats

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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 Please Contact:

Christine.McKee@fife.gov.uk