Primary School Cook Level 2 (Ysgol Penmaes)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Brecon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Brecon, UK, is seeking a Primary School Cook Level 2 to prepare and serve food according to nutritional standards. The ideal candidate will manage a small team, ensure compliance with food safety, and promote catering services. Must have numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, with a proficiency in Welsh preferred. This permanent role offers a salary between £26,403 and £27,254 annually, with an Enhanced DBS Check required.

Qualifications

• Must possess numeracy and literacy skills for paperwork.
• Ability to demonstrate job tasks to staff.
• Experience in food safety compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to nutritional standards.
• Manage a small group of catering staff efficiently.
• Promote the Catering Service through events and customer engagement.

Skills

Numeracy and Literacy skills

IT skills

Oral and written ability in the Welsh language

Job description

Primary School Cook Level 2 (Ysgol Penmaes)

Employer: Powys County Council

Pay: £26,403 to £27,254 per year, pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 18/01/2026

About this job

• Preparation, cooking and serving of food in a Powys County Council premise, by efficient use of resources in compliance with the Food Safety Act, compliance to nutritional standards as per Welsh Government and all relative procedures, policies and legislation.
• Responsibility of a small group of catering staff, either within one establishment or in export sites, utilising resources in the most efficient way.
• Promotion of the Catering Service through promotional events and customer awareness.

About you

• Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential
• Ability to complete all paperwork accurately
• IT skills with competent use of e-mail
• Ability to comply with all levels of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate job tasks to staff
• Oral and written ability in the Welsh language.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the position
• This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check