Assistant Cook Level 1 (Ysgol Bro Hyddgen)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,790 to £25,183 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Machynlleth, Powys |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the role:
To assist with the preparation, cooking, serving or delivering of food in a Powys County Council premise, by efficient use of resources in compliance with the Food Safety Act, compliance to nutritional standards / corporate health as per Welsh Government and all relative procedures, policies and legislation. This may be meals for schools, restaurants, meals on wheels, buffets etc.
Promotion of the Catering Service through promotional events and customer awareness. Also to cover for the cook when absent
About you:
Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential
Ability to complete all paperwork accurately
Driving license and ability to drive a van are desirable
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
Able to respond to peaks in workload, meet deadlines and deliver the required service
What you will do:
To comply with the Food Safety Act at all times and Powys Catering Services Policies and Procedures including the Hygiene and Hand washing Policy. Ensure good standards of safe working practices at all times
Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, delivering and serving of meals on and off site and cash collection is carried out to the requirements of the service
Assist with ensuring meals are served and are compliant with Welsh Government nutritional and budget guidelines maintaining portion control, including special diets
Maintain accurate records as required
Assist with the preparation of menus and costing associated with the catering service
Assist in the evaluation of staffing levels, staff rotas, on the job training of staff and menu development
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
To assist with the preparation, cooking, serving or delivering of food in a Powys County Council premise, by efficient use of resources in compliance with the Food Safety Act, compliance to nutritional standards / corporate health as per Welsh Government and all relative procedures, policies and legislation. This may be meals for schools, restaurants, meals on wheels, buffets etc.
Promotion of the Catering Service through promotional events and customer awareness. Also to cover for the cook when absent
About you:
Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential
Ability to complete all paperwork accurately
Driving license and ability to drive a van are desirable
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
Able to respond to peaks in workload, meet deadlines and deliver the required service
What you will do:
To comply with the Food Safety Act at all times and Powys Catering Services Policies and Procedures including the Hygiene and Hand washing Policy. Ensure good standards of safe working practices at all times
Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, delivering and serving of meals on and off site and cash collection is carried out to the requirements of the service
Assist with ensuring meals are served and are compliant with Welsh Government nutritional and budget guidelines maintaining portion control, including special diets
Maintain accurate records as required
Assist with the preparation of menus and costing associated with the catering service
Assist in the evaluation of staffing levels, staff rotas, on the job training of staff and menu development
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check