Work base: Ysgol Babanod Llanfairfechan
The hours of work will be approximately 22.50 hours per week, and the post will be G03 PR 6 – 7 £13,389.82 - £14,037.73 per annum. £13.47 - £13.69 per hour.
Cook-in-Charge – Ysgol Babanod Llanfairfechan
Are you passionate about food, community, and making a difference in young lives?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Cook-in-Charge to lead the catering service at Ysgol Babanod Llanfairfechan , delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of pupils, staff, and visitors.
This is more than just a cooking role, it’s an opportunity to take ownership of a vital service, lead a small team, and help shape a positive mealtime experience in a busy school environment. You’ll be at the heart of the school day, creating meals that fuel learning and bring comfort and joy to the school community.
If you’re organised, motivated, and ready to take the lead in a friendly kitchen setting, we’d love to hear from you.
The main duties of the post will include:
- Organise, prepare and serve food at lunchtime for the students, staff and visitors of Ysgol Babanod Llanfairfechan.
- Provide on the job training for new cooks and colleagues.
- Cooking the meals required, portion control, food service, ordering, washing up and cleaning of kitchen and dining room.
- Be prepared to undergo appropriate training and development (sometimes outside normal working days/hours by prior arrangement) i.e. Intermediate Food Hygiene and Basic Nutrition.
- Associated clerical duties.
Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the
Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau).
Manager details for informal discussion: Wendy Pritchard, Area Catering Manager ( [email protected] / 01492 576251)
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
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