Assistant Cook Level 1: School Meals & Nutrition Support

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

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.