Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 13 October 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Salary: FC4 £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 (pro rata)
Working Pattern: 30 Hours per week (5 days from 7)
Location: Lochore Meadows, Lochore & the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
Do you have a Catering Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent as this is essential for this post.
In this catering post working between the Lochside Café, Lochore Meadows Country Park, or Glen Pavilion Dunfermline, you would be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surrounds including cooking, organisation and supervision of food service.
Supervising staff working in the kitchen.
You must be aware of HACCP Procedures - completing required paperwork including electronic returns.
Understanding dietary and nutritional needs.
Duties may also include serving of meals, general kitchen and dining area duties (for example washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), and cleaning of the kitchen, its surround.
We currently have a vacancy to join our Commercial Catering Team, in our very busy, 7 days a week operation.
This position is 30 hours per week on a permanent 52-week contract but will vary according to site – Hours and rota’s will be discussed at interview but will involve working at both sites.
The working day is normally between 8:00am to 5:00pm as required Monday to Sunday, however The Glen Pavilion does cater for functions where additional hours may be available.
You will earn a competitive salary of 25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
£13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!
Generous holiday allowance.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
Training on all In House systems will be provided. Working towards an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate will be essential once in post if not already held.
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
Catering Experience or a Qualification such as an SVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent is essential for this post.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.
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