Lead School Kitchen Cook in Charge (Term Time)

Educators; Wales; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff health and wellbeing support

Career progression

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council seeks a Cook in Charge to manage and deliver daily meals in a school kitchen. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safe food handling while leading a small team and serving pupils and staff.

The role requires a food hygiene certificate, good communication, and the ability to work 23h45 per week during term time with an annualised pay scheme. Welsh language level is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Run an efficient kitchen to prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain hygiene standards across all kitchen areas.
• Provide varied meals for special diets.
• Lead a team with clear communication.
• Complete paperwork and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation and service.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils and staff.
• Manage stock and ordering where required.

Skills

Kitchen management

Hygiene standards

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Basic IT skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Carmarthenshire County Council seeks a Cook in Charge to manage and deliver daily meals in a school kitchen. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safe food handling while leading a small team and serving pupils and staff.

The role requires a food hygiene certificate, good communication, and the ability to work 23h45 per week during term time with an annualised pay scheme. Welsh language level is encouraged.