Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Livingston, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Cook for a contract until March 2026 on a rate of £13.92/hour (PAYE). 
The role will be 32hrs p/w (Sessional), Monday-Thursday: 7am-2pm and Friday: 7am-1:30pm 
 
A PVG will be required but the cost will be covered by the client.  
 
Responsibilities: 
 
- To cook and bake provisions required for daily service. 
- To assist where required with hospitality bookings. 
- Ensure deliveries are monitored and stored correctly. 
- Preparing meals for special dietary needs if necessary. 
- Comply with current food safety legislation and health and safety legislation. 
- Ensure all records are kept up to date for the Catering Manager i.e. temperature records, cleaning rotas etc. 
- Counter, shop and till duties (this includes the handling of cash). 
- May be required on occasion to work evening or weekend shifts. 
- Participate (either full or part time) in specific lifelong projects financed by European Social Funding, European Regional Development Funding or European Partnership Projects. 
 
Essential Skills: 
 
- REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate. 
- Hold the following qualification or be in the process of working towards: SCQF Level 5 - Food Preparation and Cooking. 
- Experience in a similar role. 
- Previous food preparation or cooking experience is required. 
- Catering for similar numbers is required. 
- Knowledge of current food safety and Health & Safety legislation. 
 
Desirable Skills: 
 
- Experience of hospitality catering. 
- Willingness to undertake further training. 
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch