Job Description

St Philip's School is recruiting for a Cook to assist the our catering services within our campus.

You will be required to assist the Head Cook with food preparation and service. All food is prepared 'from scratch' on site and served to young people aged between 10-19 years old. General cleaning tasks are involved, and food safety is paramount.

As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll play a key role in preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for up young people and staff daily. You'll be involved in creating enjoyable, nutritious meals that make a difference.

Working hours would be 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with weekend working on a Saturday 9am to 5pm on a rotational basis.

Summary of Role and Key Tasks & Responsibilities ( this list is not exhaustive or definitive):

As Cook you will be expected to:

Work with Head Cook to prepare fresh food for breakfast, break, lunch, dinner and events such as family's evenings, Board's meetings and formal events.

Preparing food to the highest possible standard; Probing the food and record keeping of temperatures Ensure kitchen and food service areas are clean, appropriately presented. Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of the menu and allergens.. Training and guidance for this will come from your Catering and Domestic Manager Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, records are kept and any incidents or accidents are reported in line with procedures. Complete training as and when requested, in line with school policy and procedure. Complete any other tasks as required in the development of the catering service. Menu production, ordering and stock control Following Healthy Living Plus Award guidelines;

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Previous experience of cooking for high volumes, including baking would be desirable

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

. A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn

Numeracy skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Effective organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work without close supervision.

Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

Qualified to SCQF Level 6 or working towards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.68 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Airdrie ML6 7JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Professional Cookery: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/09/2025