Cook in Charge - Llwyn Yr Eos Primary School

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Reference: REQ106623

12 hours / Fixed-Term

26,403 - 27,694

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We are looking to recruit a Cook in Charge to join our Catering team at Llwyn yr Eos Primary School, Penparcau, Aberystwyth on a part time fixed term basis (6 months initially with a review following a trial period). You will be expected to manage the school kitchen on a day to day basis according to the standards laid down by Ceredigion County Council.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and service of school dinners for pupils at the school
• Preparation of special diets for pupils as required
• Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards
• Ensuring EEC standards on Manual Handling
• General Health and Safety of kitchen including hazardous equipment and premises

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme.

What we offer

• Work life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate; each applicant is assessed on a case by case basis.

Location: Llwyn yr Eos Primary School, Penparcau, Aberystwyth.