General Kitchen Assistant (Mobile)

Powys County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in South Powys seeks an individual to assist the Cook in Charge with kitchen duties, including food preparation and serving. Key requirements include a full driving license, strong reading and writing skills, and IT proficiency. The role involves compliance with food safety regulations and may involve work in various locations. An Enhanced DBS Check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Essential reading and writing skills.
• Ability to record data accurately.
• Full driving license and ability to drive.
• Proficiency in IT skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate tasks to staff.
• Capacity to meet physical demands of the job.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in Charge in kitchen duties.
• Comply with food safety regulations.
• Assist with stock control and meal preparation.
• Set up dining area for service.
• Serve meals according to nutritional guidelines.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Data recording

Full driving license

IT skills

Confidentiality compliance

Demonstrating job tasks

Physical capacity for the role

Workload management

Job description

Location / Work Base

South Powys - Brecon area

Overview

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

• Reading and writing skills are essential
• Ability to record data accurately both manually and electronically
• Full driving license and ability to drive are essential
• IT skills
• Ability to comply with all levels of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate job tasks to staff
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the position
• Able to respond to peaks in workload, meet deadlines and deliver the required service

What you will do

• To assist the Cook in Charge in normal kitchen duties for the preparation, cooking, transportation 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.
• Whilst this post will have a base there is a requirement to work in various locations throughout a given area [North, Mid or South] of Powys. To positively support and promote the Catering Service and its aims and objectives daily.
• To comply with the Food Safety Act at all times and Powys Catering Services Policies and Procedures including the Hygiene and Hand washing Policy. Ensure good standards of safe working practices at all times
• Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, transportation and serving of meals on and off site, to the requirements of the service
• Assist with preparation of the dining area for service, including the setting up and removal of tables and chairs for meals and the clearing and cleaning afterwards. Set up the servery in time for the service.
• Assist with serving meals that are compliant with Welsh Government nutritional and budget guidelines maintaining portion control, including special diets

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check