Cook in Charge – Yr Hafod Residential Care Home

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Cardigan is looking for a Cook in Charge for their residential care home. The role involves food preparation, managing supplies, ensuring health standards, and supervising kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has catering experience and a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards. The position offers a supportive development environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Generous pension contribution scheme

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and service of food to clients.
• Ensure observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards.
• Liaise with clients regarding the service.

Skills

Experience in catering environment

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.

Cook in Charge – Yr Hafod Residential Care Home

We are looking to recruit a Cook in Charge to join our team at Yr Hafod Residential Care Home, Cardigan, on a permanent, full-time basis.

The role includes:

• Preparation and service of food to clients
• Stock control and ordering of supplies (provision and cleaning materials)
• Cleanliness of all areas, equipment and utensils
• Control and provisions costs
• Provision of menus for clients
• Provision of special diets as required
• Liaison with clients regarding the service

On a day to day basis you will:

• Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards
• Ensuring observance of EEC standards on Manual Handling
• General Health and Safety of Kitchen including hazardous equipment
• Security of premise
• Induction and ongoing training of staff and identification of formal training needs
• Arranging rota cover
• Supervision and monitoring of work practice
• Day-to-day discipline and referring ongoing concerns to Catering Manager

We are looking to recruit an individual with:

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you 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. 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.

Should you wish require any further information about this role please contact: Gaynor Davies 07773 386880

Interviews will be held: within 2 weeks of the closing date

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.

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

Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west. Read more