Primary Cook in Charge - Ysgol Cambrian

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council seeks a self-motivated Cook in Charge at Ysgol Cambrian to lead the school kitchen. This part-time, term-time role is 25 hours per week, typically 9am–2pm, Monday to Friday, with a Grade 5 hourly rate of £14.36.

You will prepare, cook and serve meals, supervise kitchen staff, and uphold Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, alongside safeguarding duties as part of the Council’s commitment to healthy, inclusive meals for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large volumes of meals.
• Good communication skills, both with staff and customers.
• Positive, action‑focused attitude and proactive approach.
• Enthusiastic with logical and organised planning.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Foster a positive safety culture and customer‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, snacks and beverages including special dietary requirements.
• Operate kitchen in accordance with Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
• Order food and sundries and manage costs with effective portion control.
• Undertake digital administration and associated paperwork.
• Supervise all staff in the food preparation area.
• Communicate with staff and customers in a pleasant and professional manner.

Skills

Cooking for large volumes

Communication skills

Organisational planning

Working under pressure

Safety awareness

Job description

Job title

Cook in Charge

Location

Ysgol Cambrian

Hours

Part time (25 hours per week), Term time only

Salary

Grade 5 £14.36 per hour

Contract type

Permanent, Term Time only

About Us

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Catering Services are incorporated into the 21st Century Schools & Transformation Division. Catering Services has a proud record of delivering nutritious meals to young people in educational establishments. Our dynamic and flexible workforce play a vital role in supporting the development of healthier lifestyles for those within our community.

About The Role

Catering Services are looking for a self–motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Cook in Charge at Ysgol Cambrian.

Working hours will be approximately 5 hours a day, usually between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and serving of all meals, snacks and beverages including any medically prescribed dietary requirements, appropriate care plan and/or medical or dietitians’ recommendation.
• To operate the kitchen in accordance with legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• To order adequate food and sundries and ensure that the catering operation meets the site/establishments financial objectives to include effective portion control.
• Undertake digital administration and associated paperwork.
• Supervision of all staff working within the food preparation area.
• To communicate with staff and customers in a pleasant and professional manner at all times.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of cooking for large volumes of customer. Demonstrate good communication skills, and a positive ‘action focused’ attitude. Will be enthusiastic with a logical and organised approach to planning, and the ability to function effectively under pressure. Foster a positive safety culture, and customer focused environment.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

EEO/DEI statement

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

Right to apply

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Welsh language

As part of the Council’s longer-term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

Care experienced leavers policy

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.