Cook (Grade 4)

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Job title: Cook (Grade 4) Job Category: Catering & Hospitality Hours per week: 25 Location: Nantyglo, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4YF, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Pay: £13.90 per hour To work under the supervision of the Assistant Teams Leaders � Catering and communicate relevant information as indicated by Blaenau Gwent Catering policies. To use correct menus and standard recipes in the preparation of cooking and serving well cooked, appetising meals within budget limits, according to pre-determined specifications and nutritional guidelines set out by Welsh Government. Flexibility in being able to identify the needs of the service at short notice to ensure pupils needs are met. To ensure food, cleaning materials and sundry supply orders are made regularly and accurately according to relevant Blaenau Gwent policies and to ensure correct stock control. To organise and supervise the work of other members of catering staff, paying particular attention to hygiene, safety and sickness, the Food Safety Management System and health and safety procedures and to comply with all relevant Blaenau Gwent Catering policies which are outlined in the various operational handbooks. To keep full and accurate entries and records on all paperwork in accordance with administrative procedures laid down by Blaenau Gwent Catering policies, to make relevant returns to the administration office and following any financial procedures including till operation/handling of cash. To undertake any training considered necessary for the post and to provide relevant training to staff as required, including staff appraisals. To observe any requirements outlined by Blaenau Gwent Catering quality standards. To observe health and safety regulations. Due to the nature of school catering, the timing of annual leave is subject to special arrangements for employees, therefore you are required to take leave during periods of school closure only and not during term time. General Accountabilities To comply with the Council�s Policy Statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work. To positively promote the Council�s Strategic Equality Plan and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development. To adhere to data protection principles whilst undertaking your duties. To be responsible for undertaking your duties in a way that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. You must bring issues of concern regarding the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk to the attention of the Safeguarding Officer in your service as soon as you become aware of them. Undertake other duties that may be required of you, commensurate of your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

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