Assistant Cook Level 1

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Newtown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking staff to assist with the preparation, cooking, serving or delivering of meals in council premises, including meals for schools, meals on wheels, and buffets. You will work to high food safety and nutritional standards.

The role requires numeracy and literacy, ability to follow paperwork, and IT skills; a Welsh language ability and driving licence are desirable. This is a hands-on position requiring physical activity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential
• Ability to complete all paperwork accurately
• Driving license and ability to drive a van are desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, serving or delivering of meals in Powys County Council premises, and on and off site, with meals for schools, restaurants, meals on wheels or buffets.
• Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, delivering and serving of meals and cash collection to service requirements.
• Assist in ensuring meals are compliant with Welsh Government nutritional and budget guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of menus and costing, and evaluate staffing levels and on‑the‑job training.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality; demonstrate tasks to staff.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Welsh language

Confidentiality

Staff training

Oral & written Welsh

Job description

To assist with the preparation, cooking, serving or delivering of food in a Powys County Council premise, by efficient use of resources in compliance with the Food Safety Act, compliance to nutritional standards / corporate health as per Welsh Government and all relative procedures, policies and legislation. This may be meals for schools, restaurants, meals on wheels, buffets etc. Promotion of the Catering Service through promotional events and customer awareness., 1.To comply with the Food Safety Act at all times and Powys Catering Services Policies and Procedures including the Hygiene and Hand washing Policy. Ensure good standards of safe working practices at all times 2. Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, delivering and serving of meals on and off site and cash collection is carried out to the requirements of the service 3. Assist with ensuring meals are served and are compliant with Welsh 4. Government nutritional and budget guidelines maintaining portion control, including special diets 5. Maintain accurate records as required 6. Assist with the preparation of menus and costing associated with the catering service 7. Assist in the evaluation of staffing levels, staff rotas, on the job training of staff and menu development

• Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential
• Ability to complete all paperwork accurately
• Driving license and ability to drive a van are desirable
• IT skills with competent use of e-mail
• Ability to comply with all levels of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate job tasks to staff
• Oral and written ability in the Welsh language.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the position