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Cook in Charge

Cook in Charge

Machen Primary School

Caerphilly

Salary:
£19,317 - £21,734 pro rata
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
20 November 2014

Job overview

This post is based at Machen Primary School, hours of work are 20 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09.30 and 1.30, working 38 weeks of the year. This is a fixed term contract for 1 year.

 Duties will include:

  • To work under the supervision of the supervisor / manager and to communicate relevant information and problems as detailed in procedures contained within the Workplace Practices Manual
  • To ensure food, cleaning materials and sundry supplies orders are made regularly and accurately, according to the relevant procedures contained within the Workplace Practices Manual, and to ensure correct stock control, in the catering unit(s) for which the Cook in Charge is responsible
  • To assess the individual work performance of staff within their control, and to liaise with the Supervisor/Manager on training needs and training delivery
  • To keep full and accurate entries and records in all books/forms, to make relevant returns to Head Office and to handle cash or tickets, all in accordance with administrative procedures
  • To use correct menus and standard recipes in the preparation and cooking of well-cooked appetising meals, within cost limits, according to pre-determined specifications
  • To organise and supervise the work of other members of catering staff, applying particular attention to hygiene and safety
  • To liaise with customers/clients and to deal with any complaints quickly and satisfactorily
  • To induct and train catering staff as required in operational procedures, hygiene, health and safety and quality systems at kitchen operative level and to ensure that all records are kept
  • To brief staff at team briefing sessions according to policies and procedures
  • Ensuring that you and your team meet and adhere to all bookwork and financial records as detailed by the authority.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Juile Mewett on 07717467419 or 01495 235500

Please apply online or alternatively to request a paper application pack please contact the Recruitment Team on 01443 866522 or minicom 01443 864303.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application closing date20/11/2014

About Machen Primary School

+44 1633 440403

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