School Kitchen Assistant Cook – Food Safety Focus

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage supplement

Job summary

Powys County Council is recruiting an Assistant Cook Level 1 at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen Primary Campus in Machynlleth. The role is part-time on-site with a permanent contract and a salary from £25,583 to £25,989 per year.

You will assist with meal preparation, ensure food safety, support stock control and meal delivery both on and off site. A Food Safety Certificate Level 2 is essential, and a DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of food safety.
• Understanding of importance of food control.
• Ability to obtain Food Safety Certificate Level 2.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the position.
• Ability to respond to peaks in workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of meals that are compliant with the Food Safety Act and Welsh Government nutritional guidelines, including special diets.
• Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, delivering and serving of meals on and off site to the requirements of the service.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Assist with the preparation of menus, menu development and costing associated with the catering service.
• Assist in the evaluation of staffing levels, staff rotas, on the job training of staff.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Stock control

Peak workload handling

Education

Food Safety Certificate Level 2

Job description

Powys County Council is recruiting an Assistant Cook Level 1 at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen Primary Campus in Machynlleth. The role is part-time on-site with a permanent contract and a salary from £25,583 to £25,989 per year.

You will assist with meal preparation, ensure food safety, support stock control and meal delivery both on and off site. A Food Safety Certificate Level 2 is essential, and a DBS check is required.