Cook Peripatetic (Mobile)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ebbw Vale is looking for a Peripatetic Cook to supervise the School Meals Catering Service. This role involves covering Cook’s duties, managing catering operations across various sites, and meeting food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have the relevant catering qualifications and practical experience in the industry. This position requires flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the catering industry.
• Possession of relevant catering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake full range of Cook’s duties including administrative tasks.
• Provide catering service at various sites.
• Supervise others and ensure performance standards are met.
• Work additional hours as required.

Skills

Practical catering skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or NVQ Level 1/2 in Catering

Food Safety Level 2 & 3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Environment & Regeneration directorate for a Peripatetic Cook to work under the supervision of the Assistant Team Leader – Catering in the production of the School Meals Catering Service, observing all food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will undertake the full range of Cook’s duties in their absence to include all administrative duties and procedures.
• The purpose of the role is to provide the catering service at various sites throughout the Authority, you will supervise others in the workplace by working within the guidelines set out by Blaenau Gwent Catering to ensure the correct performance standards are achieved.
• The postholder may be asked to cover long or short-term absences within Blaenau Gwent School Meals Service.
• You will be prepared to work additional hours or at any reasonable time of day as required, to ensure the smooth running of the catering unit.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or NVQ Level1/2 in Catering and Food Safety Level 2 & 3 qualifications.
• You will have experience of working within the catering industry with practical catering skills.

Disclosures and Policies

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Contacts

For further information please click here: https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/home/

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Amanda Baird 07814 645181

Closing Date and Interview

Closing Date: 7 November 2025 at 12:00 midnight

Interview Date: 14 November 2025