Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 4 August 2025

Closing Date: Monday 28 July 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 24,890.91 to 27,087.17 (pro rata)

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm), 38 weeks per year

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 may not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

An exciting opportunity to join the Team in this newly refurbished kitchen at Newport Primary School.


Do you have a Catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds706/1 or equivalent


In this Catering post, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.


Supervising staff working in the kitchen.


You must be aware of HACCP Procedures and ensure all Paperwork including electronic returns are completed and submitted accordingly.


Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.


Duties may also 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.


You will earn a competitive salary of 24,890.91 to 27,087.17 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:


Pay is four weekly and annualised. Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail! Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland) Generous holiday allowance.
Training on In House systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post.

The Person

A Catering qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds706/1 or equivalent is required for this post.


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.

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.

Further Information

Role Profile

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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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For further information please contact: Nicola Surgeon - Nicola.Surgeon@fife.gov.uk