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Cook – Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services

Salary: £31,238.54 – £32,319.71 per annum inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance
Hourly Rate: £16.18 – £16.74 per hour inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance
Enhanced rate for weekend work at time + 1/3 (£21.57 – £22.32 per hour)
Hours of work 07:30 – 16:45, four days a week which includes every second weekend

Do you have a passion for cooking? Are you looking for a rewarding career that gives you a real sense of a job well done? If so, this could be the perfect post for you!

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our friendly, hard-working, team at Edward Thomason & Taing House, Lerwick. We are looking for someone who is organised, creative and passionate about food and customer service.

We believe that nutritious, well-prepared meals are an essential part of our residents’ well-being, happiness and quality of life. As a Cook you will be responsible for the preparation of wholesome meals that meet the dietary needs of our residents, ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached tothe bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is G
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
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 Edward Thomason and Taing Support Services, Lerwick, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Anne-Marie Smith, Team Leader, Tel – 07833 473 584, Email – [email protected]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you’ll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland’s impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here