22.5 hours per week
Term Time
An exciting opportunity has become available within Bridgend County Borough Council Catering Services department.
Catering Services provide meals in primary, special and secondary schools across the borough for pupils and staff via a service level agreement with the individual schools.
The successful applicant for the Cook within Catering Services would manage and co-ordinate day to day activities within school kitchens, ensuring a quality service is provided to all customers.
They will be responsible for menu provision, portion control, preparation and cooking, administration duties and supervision of staff.
An Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is essential for this post (training will be provided). NVQ 2 or equivalent is desirable.
Working hours will be between 9.00am and 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 22 October 2026
Interview Date: 02 November 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationArchdeacon John Lewis C In W Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.