Cook, Leverhulme Memorial School, Isle of Harris (2444)
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Cook, Leverhulme Memorial School, Isle of Harris (2444)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Cook for Leverhulme Memorial School. This is a permanent, part-time role (20 hours per week, term-time) based on the Isle of Harris. Salary band £25,891 - £26,882 per year pro rata (actual £13,995-£14,531 inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance).
- Location: Leverhulme Memorial Primary School, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris, HS5 3TS
- Contract: Permanent, Part Time
- Hours: 20 per week
- Closing Date: 18 May 2026
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Cook, Leverhulme Memorial School (2444)
20 hours per week, term time, permanent post
£13,995 - £14,531 per annum, inclusive of £1,364 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Duties will include preparing, cooking, garnishing and servicing of all food to meet the standard specification; keeping to budget and menu plans according to instructions and maintaining all written records; maintaining a high standard of personal and kitchen hygiene; and when necessary assist in washing up and kitchen/dining room cleaning.
You must have knowledge of current food safety legislation and the importance of food hygiene. Good communication skills are required to deal with staff, pupils, suppliers and other personnel. It is essential you have practical experience in a large-scale catering environment, producing 50+ meals daily. Good written/numeracy skills are required to complete relevant documentation and returns.
It is essential you hold a current Food Hygiene Qualification and a relevant qualification in cooking – SCQF Level 5 Qualification in Professional Cookery.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.
It is vital you read the attached job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 18 May 2026
Scottish Gaelic version:
Còcaire, Sgoil an t-Oib (2444)
20 uair gach seachdain, tro theirm na sgoile, obair mhaireannach
£13,995 - £14,531 gach bliadhna, a’ gabhail a-steach £1,364 Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna.
[Full Gaelic text omitted for brevity but follows same content]
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