Cook in Charge – Penrhyncoch Primary School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Aberystwyth seeks a Cook in Charge to manage the kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health standards and preparing meals for students. The role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working within a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school kitchen daily according to standards.
• Prepare and serve school dinners and special diets.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Environmental Health standards.

Skills

Catering Experience

Job description

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

Cook in Charge – Penrhyncoch Primary School

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are seeking to recruit a Cook in Charge to join our catering team at Penrhyncoch Primary School on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for managing the school kitchen daily, according to standards set by Ceredigion County Council.

The role includes:

1. Preparation and service of school dinners for pupils;
2. Preparation of special diets for pupils as required;
3. Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Environmental Health standards;
4. Adhering to EEC standards on Manual Handling;
5. Maintaining general Health and Safety of the kitchen, including hazardous equipment and premises.

We are looking for an individual with:

• Experience or knowledge of working within a catering environment;

In return, we offer a range of employee benefits including a competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension scheme. More information about our benefits can be found here. We are committed to staff development, providing support to help you take ownership of your responsibilities and to progress your career with us.

For more information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mandy Jones at 07789985538 or Gill Jones at 07794627915.

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

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Previous convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, considering their relevance to the role. We aim to create an inclusive, respectful work environment. Please contact us if you have questions about this process. Your privacy and dignity are our priorities during recruitment.

What we offer

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

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We support our schools to deliver excellent education across various areas, including:

• 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 activities, Day Nursery, Playgroups, Childminder support and staff training

Aberystwyth is a vibrant university town, seaside resort with a promenade and pier, and the setting of the atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.