Fife Council
Assistant Cook
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 pro rata
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week
Location: Anstruther
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 [https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/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 resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement [http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Job Details
Do you have a Catering Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent?
We currently have a permanent vacancy in Anstruther at Ladywalk House Care Home.
- Assistant Cook - 30 hours per week as required Monday to Friday on a 52- week contract. This post involves working on a 3-week rota working 5 days from 7, 2 weekend on 1 off.
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.
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You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
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£13.64 per hour, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
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Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
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Generous Holiday Allowance
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Pay is every 4 weeks.
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Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
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Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
This work is about ensuring residents, service users and staff are provided with meals throughout the day
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 - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0015/40191/Assistant-Cook-JCR1463.pdf]
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Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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Directorate Information - Council Department information [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx~]
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For further information, please contact: - Christine McKee at Christine.mkee@fife.gov.uk
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