General Kitchen Assistant

1. Powys County Council is a Welsh Unitary Authority with three constituent shires - Brecknockshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire.
2. We are seeking an individual to join our team as General Kitchen Assistant.
3. We will train you and develop your skills.

General Kitchen Assistant (Mobile) Gwernyfed area

Location: Gwernyfed

Contract Hours: 16.25 hours, Permanent

Salary: Grade 2 Point 1 to 2 £23,152 per annum pro rata £12 per hour

Powys County Council currently applies a discretionary real living Wage supplement to all employees earning less than £12 per hour

About The Role:

To assist the Cook in Charge in normal kitchen duties for the preparation, cooking, transportation and serving of food and drinks to the standard as laid down by Powys Catering Services. Compliance to nutritional standards as per the Healthy Schools in Wales measure 2013. Whilst this post will have a base there is a requirement to work in various locations throughout a given area South of Powys. To positively support and promote the Catering Service and its aims and objectives daily.

About You:

• Reading and writing skills are essential
• Ability to record data accurately both manually and electronically
• Full driving license and ability to drive are essential
• IT skills
• Ability to comply with all levels of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate job tasks to staff
• Oral and written ability in the Welsh language.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of the position
• Able to respond to peaks in workload, meet deadlines and deliver the required service

What You Will Do:

• To comply with the Food Safety Act at all times and Powys Catering Services Policies and Procedures including the Hygiene and Hand washing Policy. Ensure good standards of safe working practices at all times
• Assist with stock control, storage, preparation, cooking, transportation and serving of meals on and off site, to the requirements of the service
• Assist with preparation of the dining area for service, including the setting up and removal of tables and chairs for meals and the clearing and cleaning afterwards. Set up the servery in time for the service
• Assist with serving meals that are compliant with Welsh Government nutritional and budget guidelines maintaining portion control, including special diets
• Maintain accurate records as required both manually and electronically
• To wash up crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils and associated light equipment / cooking utensils as required. Assist with maintaining a clean kitchen by regular cleaning of all equipment, bin areas, storerooms and ancillary areas and daily cleaning in line with the kitchen cleaning schedule

What We Offer:

• We will train you and develop your skills
• Flexible Working
• Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development
• Lease Car Scheme
• Competitive Pay
• A Great Place to Live
• Powys County Council Reward Scheme
• Health and Well Being
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits