Cook In Charge

We are recruiting a Cook in Charge at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only
Location: Islwyn High School

Team: Catering

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £23,182.51 - £25,147.49 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

As a cook in charge you will ensure food, cleaning materials and sundry supplies orders are made regularly and accurately, as well as assess the individual work performance of staff and liaise with the Supervisor on training needs and training delivery.

This role involves keeping full and accurate records and ensuring that food is served at the required times, to the correct quality standards. You will conduct stock takes of any kitchen equipment or goods at the required times throughout the year and organise the work of the catering staff, paying particular attention to hygiene and safety.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety.
• The ability to work precisely and effectively under pressure and to deadlines and have a strong sense of purpose.
• Experience of large scale catering.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Wright on 07748131933 or email WRIGHJ@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.