Cook-in-Charge Betws yn Rhos in Conwy

The hours of work will be approximately 25 hours per week, and the post will be G03 PR 6 - 7 £14,877.57 - £15,597.48 per annum (£13.47 - £13.69 per hour). 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 Betws yn Rhos, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Organise, prepare and serve food at lunchtime for the students, staff and visitors of Ysgol Betws yn Rhos.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for new cooks and colleagues.
• Cook the meals required, control portion sizes, supply food service, order supplies, wash up and clean the kitchen and dining room.
• Be prepared to undergo appropriate training and development (sometimes outside normal working days/hours by prior arrangement), e.g. Intermediate Food Hygiene and Basic Nutrition.
• Perform associated clerical duties.

Disability Confident – A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. 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).