School Kitchen Lead: Healthy Meals & Service

Carmarthenshire County Council; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff wellbeing support

Personal development opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Flexible working

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a Cook in Charge to work in our Llanelli kitchens. You will lead daily operations, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure high hygiene standards while supporting pupils and staff.

The role requires Welsh language basics and a positive, flexible attitude, with term-time, 20 hours per week, and an annualised pay scheme. DBS check will be requested as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in running a kitchen and preparing meals
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards
• Ability to prepare meals for varied diets
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient kitchen for nutritious and appetising meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Order stock and manage stock control.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils and staff.

Skills

Kitchen management

Hygiene standards

Dietary planning

Team leadership

Stock control

IT basics

Welsh basics

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a Cook in Charge to work in our Llanelli kitchens. You will lead daily operations, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure high hygiene standards while supporting pupils and staff.

The role requires Welsh language basics and a positive, flexible attitude, with term-time, 20 hours per week, and an annualised pay scheme. DBS check will be requested as part of safeguarding.