Cook in Charge (Breakfast Club) – Llwyn Yr Eos Primary School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a Cook in Charge for the Breakfast Club at Llwyn Yr Eos Primary School in Aberystwyth. The role includes managing the school kitchen daily and ensuring children have facilities to eat breakfast before school. Candidates should have experience in a catering environment and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to obtain one. Benefits include competitive annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Generous pension contribution scheme

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 Ceredigion County Council standards.
• Assist with providing facilities for children to eat breakfast before school.

Skills

Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Overview

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 is Cook in Charge – Breakfast Club, to join our Catering Team in Llwyn Yr Eos Primary School, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, on a permanent basis.

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 the standards laid down by Ceredigion County Council.
• Assist with the provision of facilities that enable children to eat breakfast before school begins.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to achieve)

What we offer

We offer a range of employee benefits including competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found here. We are committed to developing our people and will provide support to enable you to take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility and to progress your career with us.

How to apply / contact

Should you require any further information about this role please contact: Mandy Jones 07789985538 or Gill Jones 07794627915

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

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.

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