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Head Cook - Islesburgh Community Centre - SIC08861
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The Head Cook is responsible for all activities in the Islesburgh kitchen and its surrounds connected with the provision of a catering service.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
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- Grade of this post: G/H
- Career graded: Your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
- Salary: Inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
- Permanent Full Time post: 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
- Relocation package: Does not apply to this post
- Interview expenses: We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- Flexible working: We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick, Shetland
For further details relating to this post, please contact:
Jacqui King, Team Leader
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- Tel: 01595745103
- Email: jacqui.king@shetland.gov.uk
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