General Kitchen Assistant Ysgol Eifion Wyn

Educators Wales; Porthmadog; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dedicated individual to support food preparation and service within a community-focused environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to health and safety standards while ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly. You'll play a vital part in providing quality service to the residents of Gwynedd, with opportunities for personal development and training. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Willingness to pass food hygiene course within 3 months.
• Experience in food production is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Perform general kitchen duties.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

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Job Advertisement

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package. For more information, please see the Information Pack.

Gwynedd Council operates bilingually, requiring applicants to meet specific linguistic skills as outlined in the Person Specification. Applications in Welsh or bilingual submissions are encouraged, but English-only applications will be considered equally.

For further information about this post, contact Margaret Rosemary Hughes at 01286 679581 or via email at [e-mail].

Application forms and details are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail].

Closing Date: 10:00 AM, 14/05/2025

The Council will request a Disclosure from the DBS for the successful candidate.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly.

Gwynedd residents can get support with applications through Gwaith Gwynedd. Click here for more information.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Ability to work as part of a team (school and kitchen teams).
• Desirable: Self-motivated, positive disposition.

Qualifications and Training

• Essential: Basic food hygiene, or willingness to pass the course within 3 months.
• Desirable: Training in food production, food service, health and safety, selling skills.

Relevant Experience

• Essential: None specified.
• Desirable: Experience in food production environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: None specified.
• Desirable: Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Language Requirements

Entry Level: Ability to pronounce names correctly, follow instructions, understand simple Welsh and English conversations, and respond to requests.

Reading and Understanding: Ability to read short, simple texts in Welsh and English.

Writing: Ability to write simple messages related to work.

Job Description

Purpose of the Post

• Ensure the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of our work.
• Assist the Cook in preparing simple food, serving, setting up, and cleaning.

Main Duties

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Perform general kitchen duties, including washing dishes and setting/clearing equipment.
• In the absence of the Cook, take charge of the kitchen if no Assistant Cook is present.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear clean overalls.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety policies.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Self-development and training.
• Adhere to health, safety, and equal opportunity policies.
• Manage information following data protection laws.
• Support sustainability initiatives.
• Report concerns related to child or vulnerable adult abuse.

Special Circumstances

Occasional work outside normal hours, including training days.