Peripatetic Mobile Cook in Charge

Ceredigion County Council; Penparcau; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is looking for a motivated and experienced peripatetic mobile cook to join their catering team. The role involves preparing and serving food across schools and care facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. Successful candidates must be adaptable to manage shift work, including evenings and weekends. The council offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food service is essential.
• Ability to manage shift work including evenings and weekends.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to clients and pupils.
• Manage stock control and order supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas and equipment.
• Provide menus and special diets as required.
• Liaise with clients about service.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock control

Menu provision

Client liaison

Health and safety standards

Job description

Job description

We are looking to recruit a peripatetic mobile cook in charge to join our catering team in Ceredigion. You will be expected to work as a peripatetic mobile cook throughout Ceredigion and be responsible for the delivery of catering activities at schools, care homes and civic catering kitchens, to the standards laid down by Ceredigion County Council.

Job responsibilities

• Preparation and service of food to clients/pupils
• Stock control and ordering of supplies (provisions and cleaning materials)
• Cleanliness of all areas, equipment and utensils
• Provision of menus for clients
• Provision of special diets, as required
• Liaison with clients regarding service
• Management of changes to practices and procedures as required from time to time
• Availability to cover shift work in care homes and special events, including evening and weekend working as required
• Development support to enable quick and confident ownership of key responsibilities, and support for progression of your career with us

Office and support

Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol, is an award-winning building with an open-plan design that provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

Safeguarding and DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development
• Schools and Culture support: appropriate challenge and support to schools to deliver first-class education to all pupils across the age and ability range

Key areas of school support

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning, Digital Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion, Attendance, Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling, Welfare, Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data governance, Governor support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service, Cered, Felinfach Theatre, Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places, Modernisation and Twenty-First Century Schools Programme, Buildings, Grants
• Catering: Day Centres, Primary Schools, Residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, Childcare & Play Grant, Childcare Offer, Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes), Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.