Job Description

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Location: Penarth

Hours: Permanent, Part-time, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm (working 25 hours a week)

Salary: 20660.16 per annum, 13,959.57 pro rata based on working 25 hours for 39 weeks a year.

How we work:

Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families.

Headlands School is in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. We look after day and residential pupils between the ages of 7 and 19.

As a Cook you'll be working in one of our school canteen, cooking lunch and preparing dinner for around 80 pupils and staff. You'll be expected to undertake ordering food on-line, keeping within set budgets, working within HACCP guidelines and following school procedures.

How you'll make a difference:

By providing healthy nutritious meals within a Special School helping feed residential pupils. By maintaining high standards of cleanliness. By following health and safety legislation and guidance.
What you'll need:

All our cooks are required to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. Although this is not essential when applying for the role, training will be provided and you would be expected to obtain this qualification soon after appointment.

Experience, although not necessary, is desirable.

The rewards:

Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages Season ticket travel loans Company pension scheme Discounts at major high street retailers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and to build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity.

Action for Children is committed to safer recruitment practices, designed to protect the welfare of the children and young people using our services.

Job Duties:

Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner Follow recipes and presentation specifications Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment Restock items as needed throughout the shift Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
Additional Duties:

Transport food to alternative buildings for additional dinning Menu planning Recording food temperatures

*Please note that if there is high interest in this post, it will be removed early.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 24,309.07 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person