Primary School Cook Level 3 (Maesyrhandir C.P. School)

Powys County Council; Newtown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking a part‑time Primary School Cook Level 3 at Maesyrhandir C.P. School in Newtown (Y Drenewydd).

The role covers preparation, cooking and serving meals in a council premise, with emphasis on safe handling, portion control and nutritional standards. You will lead a small catering team, ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act, maintain records and stock control, and support off‑site provision when required.

Qualifications

• 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Hygiene standards

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Primary School Cook Level 3 (Maesyrhandir C.P. School)

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.

About you:

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.

What you will do:

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Primary School Cook Level 3 (Maesyrhandir C.P. School)

Company: Powys County Council Salary: £29,071 to £30,515 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Y Drenewydd Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

About the role:

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.

About you:

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.

What you will do:

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

Essential requirements

See PCC website for the job description

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.