Cook, Abercanaid Community Primary School

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a COOK for Abercanaid Community Primary School. This part-time position requires 22.5 hours per week during term time only. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, ensuring compliance with health standards, and supervising catering staff. A valid Level II hygiene certificate is essential, and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be able to complete a Welsh language course. Competitive salary proportional to hours worked.

Qualifications

• A valid Level II hygiene certificate is essential for this position.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• All new applicants are required to complete a 10-hour online Work Welsh Course.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ordering, preparation, cooking, and service of meals.
• Organizing, supervising, and training catering staff.
• Compliance with administrative and financial procedures.

Skills

Level II hygiene certificate

Ability to speak Welsh

Job description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

People & Performance Directorate, School Department

School Catering

COOK

Abercanaid Community Primary School

22.5 hours per week / 4.5 hrs per day (Term Time Only) & 12 days food & fun

Grade 2 SCP 6 - £25,989 per annum pro rata FTE

55.98% of £25,989 = £14,548 per annum pro rata

Required as soon as possible

Responsibilities

Responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and service of meals complying with all legislative requirements and good practice, as to the standard set out in the Catering Contract. Also, responsibility for the organisation, supervision and training of catering staff to provide a quality service to customers in a safe working environment. To comply with all administrative and financial procedures set out in the Contract specification.

Qualifications

• A valid Level II hygiene certificate is essential for this position.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• All new applicants are required to complete a 10 hour online Work Welsh Course. You will need to complete parts 1 and 2 of the course and must be able to evidence this prior to starting work with the Authority.

Application Information

Closing date: 02.01.2026

Invitations to interview will be sent out by email.

For further information please contact Fairyal Pabani on 01685 725000 or email [e-mail]. Email: [e-mail]

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 02.01.2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Legal & Equality Statements

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.