Mobile Cook & Development Officer — School Meals Part-Time

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful Work

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Cardiff Council’s Education Catering Service seeks a Mobile Cook and Development Officer to cover absences, supervise kitchens, ensure food safety compliance, and drive staff development across the council's school catering operations.

The role emphasizes managing complex menus, delivering on-the-job training, and maintaining high service standards in a multi-site environment. Part-time 35 hours per week; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in preparing and cooking complex menus in a large multi-site catering operation.
• Strong people management skills and experience delivering informal training.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and nutritional compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production across school kitchens and cover absences.
• Supervise staff and ensure adherence to food safety policies and council guidelines.
• Deliver on-the-job training and support ongoing staff development.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff supervision

Training delivery

Job description

Cardiff Council’s Education Catering Service seeks a Mobile Cook and Development Officer to cover absences, supervise kitchens, ensure food safety compliance, and drive staff development across the council's school catering operations.

The role emphasizes managing complex menus, delivering on-the-job training, and maintaining high service standards in a multi-site environment. Part-time 35 hours per week; DBS checks apply.