Primary School Cook Level 3

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Newtown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council is looking for a Catering Supervisor to lead a small team in a council kitchen. You will oversee preparation, cooking, serving, and delivery of meals, including off-site provisions, while ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and nutritional standards.

The role requires DBS clearance, duties to promote the catering service, and strong organisational and communication skills to manage peak workloads and maintain quality service.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, serve and deliver food in Powys County Council premises.
• Promote the Catering Service at promotional events and to customers.
• Oversee ordering, storage, preparation, cooking, transportation and serving of meals, including off-site provision.
• Ensure meals meet Welsh Government nutritional standards and budget guidelines.
• Maintain records and stock control systems; supervise kitchen staff daily and provide on-the-job training.
• Promote high standards of hygiene and a safe working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Training & development

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

Preparation, cooking, serving and delivering of food in a Powys County Council premise, by efficient use of resources.

Compliance with the Food Safety Act and nutritional standards as per Welsh Government Healthy Schools in Wales and all relative procedures, policies and legislation.

Responsibility of a small team of catering staff, either within one establishment or in export sites.

Promotion of the Catering Service through promotional events and customer awareness., Always Comply with the Food Safety Act and Powys County Council Catering Services policies and procedures, ensuring safe working practices are maintained.

Ensure the ordering, storage, preparation, cooking, transportation, and serving of meals, including off-site provision, are carried out in accordance with service standards and regulations.

Ensure all meals served comply with Welsh Government nutritional standards, dietary requirements, and budget guidelines.

Maintain effective portion control and support the provision of special diets and allergen-safe meals as required.

Keep accurate records and stock control systems up to date, following agreed procedures and service requirements. Supervise kitchen staff on a day-to-day basis, provide on-the-job training, ensure equipment is maintained and reported when faulty, and promote high standards of

hygiene and a safe working environment.

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Good knowledge of food control procedures and the importance of maintaining high standards at all times.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.

Ability to undertake the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, lifting, carrying, and working in a busy kitchen environment.

Strong organisational and time management skills, and the ability to respond effectively to peaks in workload, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver a high-quality service.

Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.