Mobile Cook in Charge - Carmarthen Area

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Generous annual leave

Staff health and wellbeing

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is hiring a Cook in Charge in Carmarthen for 20 hours per week during term time. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and providing friendly service to pupils and staff.

The post offers a permanent contract, term-time only (38 weeks) with annualised pay, and a salary range of £28,365 to £31,735. A food hygiene certificate is preferred, and Welsh language level is basic.

Qualifications

• Kitchen runs efficiently and safely to prepare and serve meals.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.
• Able to accommodate varied diets and special requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff and volunteers as needed.
• Order and manage stock and supplies.
• Provide good customer service during service periods.

Skills

Kitchen management

Hygiene practices

Dietary planning

Team leadership

Communication

IT basics

Stock management

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Salary: £28,365 - £31,735

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3934

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: Multiple

Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only

Location: Carmarthen

Grade: Grade E +4%

Salary: £28,365 - £31,735

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £14.70 - £16.45

Contract Hours: 20 hours per week

Come and join our team

If you are passionate about cooking and have a good work ethic, we would love to hear from you because our busy team requires a Cook in Charge.

Working for us, you will have the opportunity to work in our busy kitchens located in the Carmarthen area. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of food preparation and service, ensure that cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained and provide excellent customer service to our pupils and staff.

This post is for 20 hours per week / 4 hours per day . Hourly rate is £14.70-£16.45

Working hours are Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks), ideal to fit around family commitments and other roles we offer. We offer an 'annualised' pay scheme so that our staff who work term time receive pay over 52 weeks. If you are hoping to start a career in catering or even looking to change your career this role could help start you on that path.

The Candidate

We need a motivated and dedicated person who has:

• The ability to run an efficient kitchen to include the preparation and serving of nutritious and appetising meals.
• Experience in maintaining hygiene standards in kitchens.
• The ability to provide varied meals for a range of special diets.
• The ability to build good relationships with adults and children based on mutual respect.
• Good communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to complete all required paperwork when running an efficient kitchen to include the ordering and management of stock.

You will need

• A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
• A food hygiene certificate and previous experience in a catering or hospitality role. This would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other duties.

For an informal discussion please contact: Sally-Ann Thomas-Spicer - 07814 198835 - [e-mail]

Job Description

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DBS level

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date

11/10/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility

Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK .

Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.