Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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25 hours per week Term Time Only (191 days per year), Monday to Friday (flexible hours to meet service needs)
Catering services is currently looking for cooks to cover cooking duties in Schools throughout Neath Port Talbot. Having your own transport is required for this post, which qualifies for the Council's casual car user allowance.
You will be responsible for:
- The ordering, preparation, cooking and service of meals.
- Setting up of Servery Counter and service of food
- Supervision of staff
You will be expected to have knowledge of the requirements in relation to preparation and cooking in large, as well as small numbers of meals for children.
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You should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, HACCP, and comply with all Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.
You should possess City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ 2 and 3 Award in professional Catering. Also a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.


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