Cook in Charge - Llantrisant Primary

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhonda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is seeking a Cook in Charge for Llantrisant Primary School. The role is term-time, part-time (22.5 hours/week, usually 9:00–14:30, Monday to Friday), and permanent within the catering services division.

You will lead food preparation and service for students and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience cooking for large volumes, strong communication, and a proactive, organized approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large volumes of customers.
• Good communication skills and action-focused attitude.
• Logical, organized planning and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, snacks and drinks including dietary requirements.
• Operate kitchen following Food Safety and Health & Safety guidelines.
• Order food and sundries and manage portions to meet financial objectives.
• Undertake digital administration and related paperwork.
• Supervise staff in the food preparation area and maintain professional communication.

Job description

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Job title: Cook in Charge

Location: Llantrisant Primary, Llantrisant, CF72 8EL

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week), Term time only

Grade 5: £14.36 per hour

Type of contract: Permanent, Term Time only

About Us

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Catering Services are incorporated into the 21st Century Schools & Transformation Division. Catering Services has a proud record of delivering nutritious meals to young people in educational establishments. Our dynamic and flexible workforce play a vital role in supporting the development of healthier lifestyles for those within our community.

About The Role

Catering Services are looking for a self–motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Cook in Charge at Llantrisant Primary School.

Working hours will be approximately 4.5 hours a day, usually between 9am and 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and serving of all meals, snacks and beverages including any medically prescribed dietary requirements, appropriate care plan and/or medical or dietitians’ recommendation.
• To operate the kitchen in accordance with legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• To order adequate food and sundries and ensure that the catering operation meets the site/establishments financial objectives to include effective portion control.
• Undertake digital administration and associated paperwork.
• Supervision of all staff working within the food preparation area.
• To communicate with staff and customers in a pleasant and professional manner at all times.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of cooking for large volumes of customer. Demonstrate good communication skills, and a positive ‘action focused’ attitude. Will be enthusiastic with a logical and organised approach to planning, and the ability to function effectively under pressure. Foster a positive safety culture, and customer focused environment.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council’s longer‑time objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in person specification for the job you will.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.