Assistant Cook Level 1 (Newtown High School)

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. Help support the Cook or step up to Cook in times of staff absences where you will adhere to Powys policies and procedures in the preparing, cooking and serving of meals to pupils.
About you:
Must have food safety level 2 qualification or equivalent.
To have a flexible approach to work base and times of work as and when
required.
Good communication and work well as part of a team
What you will do:
1. 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
2. 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
3. Assist with ensuring meals are served and are compliant with Welsh
Government nutritional and budget guidelines maintaining portion control, including special diets
4. Maintain accurate records as required
5. Assist with the preparation of menus and costing associated with the
catering service
6. 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

Disability Confident
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Powys County Council currently applies a discretionary real living Wage supplement to all employees earning less than £13.45 per hour