Cook Supervisor, Dounby Primary School - ORK10900

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Cook Supervisor

Dounby Primary School

30 hours per week

Temporary up to 12 May 2028

£31,607 - £32,243 pro rata

£16.38 – £16.71 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to Service Manager – Corporate Catering.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:30, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of the responsible for the provision of the school meal service at Dounby Primary School.

Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food, supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering of provisions, ensuring all aspects of service provision complies with food safety and completion of associated records, cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents, and pupils.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 15 November 2026, with shortlisting and interviews scheduled from week commencing 16 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Scott Pring at

scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 879238.

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