Cook in Charge (Breakfast Club)

Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberystwyth is seeking a Cook in Charge to manage the kitchen at Llwyn Yr Eos Primary School. The role involves ensuring children have breakfast facilities and maintaining kitchen standards. Candidates should have catering experience and a willingness to achieve a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. A range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme is offered.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working in a catering environment is essential.
• Must hold or be willing to achieve a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school kitchen on a day-to-day basis according to standards.
• Assist with the provision of facilities for children to have breakfast.

Skills

Experience/knowledge of catering environment

Adaptability

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Cook in Charge - Breakfast Club, to join our Catering Team in Llwyn Yr Eos Primary School, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, on a permanent basis. You will be expected to manage the school kitchen on a day-to day basis, according to the standards laid down by Ceredigion County Council. The role will require you to assist with the provision of facilities that enable children to eat breakfast before school begins. You will need to hold (or be willing to achieve) Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school kitchen on a day-to-day basis according to Ceredigion County Council standards.
• Assist with the provision of facilities that enable children to eat breakfast before school begins.

Requirements

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment
• Adaptability
• Hold or be willing to achieve Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including a competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found here. In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you’ll work

Schools and Culture. We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows: + School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education + Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology + Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice + Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support + School Admissions + Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum + Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants + Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes. + Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland. Read more