Assistant Cook
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ0010299 |
Summary
We are recruiting an Assistant Cook at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 25 hours per week
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st January 2026
Location: Ty Penallta
Team: Meals Direct
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £16,489.19 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive environment where your work truly matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Meals Direct is a vital lifeline for many residents across the borough. Every role within our service is essential to keeping our operation running smoothly—and we’re looking for someone special to join our dedicated team.
As part of our positive and caring culture, you’ll help deliver high-quality meals and meaningful moments to those who need them most.
About the role :
Assistant cook Monday to Friday 6.30am to 11.30am
Please note: When absences occur, you will be required to cover as Cook In Charge When covering as cook in charge the hours and duties are as follows:
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Duties: You’ll step in to cover the full responsibilities of the Cook in Charge during absences, ensuring continuity and quality in our service.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
The Ability to work precisely and effectively under pressure
Experience of large scale catering.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Haylee Williams on 01443 864055 or email willih7@caerphilly.gov.uk
Working hours: 25 hours per week
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st January 2026
Location: Ty Penallta
Team: Meals Direct
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £16,489.19 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive environment where your work truly matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Meals Direct is a vital lifeline for many residents across the borough. Every role within our service is essential to keeping our operation running smoothly—and we’re looking for someone special to join our dedicated team.
As part of our positive and caring culture, you’ll help deliver high-quality meals and meaningful moments to those who need them most.
About the role :
Assistant cook Monday to Friday 6.30am to 11.30am
Please note: When absences occur, you will be required to cover as Cook In Charge When covering as cook in charge the hours and duties are as follows:
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Duties: You’ll step in to cover the full responsibilities of the Cook in Charge during absences, ensuring continuity and quality in our service.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
The Ability to work precisely and effectively under pressure
Experience of large scale catering.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Haylee Williams on 01443 864055 or email willih7@caerphilly.gov.uk
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