ASSISTANT COOK - THE HOLLIES

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council is looking for an Assistant Cook in Cardiff to assist the Kitchen Manager in all aspects of the catering service for schools. Responsibilities include supporting colleagues and adapting to service needs, contributing to the delivery of a first-class service.

This part-time position requires working 20 hours per week for 39 weeks a year, with a focus on safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
• Able to work closely with colleagues as part of a team or independently.
• Open to change and different ways of working.
• Supportive of colleagues with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen Manager with all aspects of business and service activities.
• Ensure smooth running of the catering facility.

Job description

Cardiff Education Catering operates a service to circa 120 Secondary, Primary, and Special schools in Cardiff through 500 staff producing around 4 million meals per annum, providing breakfast, lunch and therapeutic diets for pupils, vending services and occasion catering for business meetings.

About the job

The Assistant Cook will be responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager with all aspects of the business and service activities in the catering facility.

What we are looking for from you

• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
• Able to work closely with your colleagues as part of a team or on your own initiative.
• Open to change and different ways of working.
• Supportive of your colleagues with a positive attitude to delivering a first class service.

Additional information

• Part‑time post: 20 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. Salary is pro‑rated based on a 37‑hour, 52‑week year.
• Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council; all schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.
• Applications in English and Welsh are equally considered.