General Kitchen Assistant Level 1 (Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm)

Powys County Council; Ystradgynlais; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Wales is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve food while promoting safety standards in the kitchen. Responsibilities include meal preparation, dining area setup, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates must understand food safety protocols and hold a Food Safety Certificate level 2. This role is essential for supporting daily catering operations and enhancing the nutritional standards in schools.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate level 2 is essential.
• Understand food safety and control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving.
• Set up dining areas for mealtimes.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen during operations.
• Wash kitchen utensils and cutlery.

Skills

Understanding food safety

Knowledge of food control importance

Food Safety Certificate level 2

Job description

About the role

To assist the Cook in Charge in normal kitchen duties for the preparation, cooking and serving of food and drinks to the standard as laid down by Powys Catering Services. Compliance to nutritional standards as per the Healthy Schools in Wales measure 2013. To positively support and promote the Catering Service and its aims and objectives daily.

About you

You must understand food safety. Have a good understanding of the importance of food control. Food Safety Certificate level 2 is essential.

What you will do

• Help to prepare meals.
• Help set up and remove tables and chairs in the dining area ready for meal time.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy during meal preparation.
• Wash cutlery and kitchen utensils.