The City of Edinburgh Council are recruiting two cook positions based at Wester Hailes High School.
The posts are fixed-term until 27 February 2026, working part-time 30 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year) with a salary of £25,322 – £25,623 per year pro-rata for part-time.
Job Activities
To undertake individually or as part of a team, activities in a kitchen or dining centre connected to the provision and transportation of the catering service.
- Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages in accordance with a service specification.
- Customer service – Interaction with both pupils and school staff.
- Setting up the dining room and service area.
- Serving meals and having an awareness of portion control and special diets.
- Cleaning of kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Cash handling and the use of tills where appropriate.
- Use of catering equipment (training will be provided)
- Compliance with the legal and council regulations, policies, procedures and compliance to the school food regulations 2021.
- Any other duties as required by the needs of the business.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent customer service skills – The post will involve liaison with council/other staff and incidental contact with the public. A high degree of customer care and behavioural standards are required.
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
- Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Well-presented and good appearance
- Flexible, adaptable and the ability to work under pressure or to tight timescales.
- Demonstrate a curiosity to grow knowledge and professional development.
- Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time.
- As part of the post, the post holder will have to undertake an allergen awareness qualification as well as obtaining a basic food hygiene certificate.
You can read the full job advertisement, job description and apply for the post online here. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27 August 2025.
