An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Council's award winning School Catering Services for an experienced Cook to work in schools across the County.
You will also be entitled to a generous amount of holidays, discounts at hundreds of retailers (including our leisure centres) across the UK, family friendly and work-life balance practices, opportunities to upskill and develop and much more.
Experience in catering for large numbers and supervising a team is essential.
The ability to drive and the use of a vehicle is essential for this position and the post holder will receive travelling allowance in line with County Council rates.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.
Job purpose
To be responsible for the provision of meals in Schools, cooking for up to 700 pupils and staff per day. Supervising a team of up to 14 Catering Assistants and 1 Assistant cook. Working within Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) measure 2009, current health, safety and hygiene legislation and the county's healthy eating policy. With the aim of achieving high standards of customer care.
Principal accountabilities and responsibilities
- Responsible for running a smooth, safe and efficient High school kitchen.
- Cook and prepare meals and break time snacks to meet menu and special dietary requirements, agreed quality standards and in accordance with the school timetable.
- Order materials from centrally appointed suppliers to keep adequate stocks to meet day to day demands.
- Direct supervision of 1 Assistant Cook and up to 14 Catering Assistants.
- Complete the weekly catering returns, timesheets and other records necessary to ensure the effective administration of the service.
- Create work rotas, allocate hours and duties.
- Keep accurate daily and weekly financial records of income taken and meal numbers.
- Ensure that all food preparation, storage and service areas and staff working practices are hygienic and safe.
- Responsible for the security of the school kitchen including fridges, freezers and all stock rooms.
- Promote the service within the school to increase uptake of School Meals.
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
- NVQ level 2 / City & Guilds 706/2 in Catering.
- Food Hygiene or HACCP qualifications.
- Essential experience in supervising a large team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work within a deadline.
- Experience in cooking for large numbers.
- Empathy with the Welsh Language and Culture.
- Welsh language skills are desirable - Level 1.
Employment checks
All new starters are required to undergo safer recruitment checks: DBS clearance, 2 satisfactory references covering 3 years employment, evidence of essential qualifications, evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
Informal enquiries
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Tracey Rose on 01824 712104 or 07824837781.