Cook in Charge

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation. We pay an attractive salary of £17,104.38 - £17,962.49 and offer access to training and development opportunities. As Cook in Charge, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality catering service and leading the day-to-day running of your kitchen. Working with the support of your supervisor/manager, you'll plan and prepare appetising meals using standard menus and recipes, ensuring excellent presentation, portion control and food quality. You'll manage ordering and stock control for food, cleaning and sundry supplies, keep accurate records (including cash/ticket handling), and complete stock takes throughout the year. You'll also organise, supervise, induct and train catering staff, maintaining outstanding hygiene and health & safety standards. Just as importantly, you'll build positive relationships with customers and resolve any queries or complaints promptly and professionally. For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Level 2 Qualification in Food Safety
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• Safeguarding Children/POVA training.
  
  Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.
  
  We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.