Cogydd Cynorthwyol/Assistant Cook, Pen Y Dre High School

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an Assistant Cook for Pen Y Dre High School to manage kitchen operations, including meal preparation and staff supervision. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Level II hygiene certificate and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A desire to speak Welsh is preferred. This role offers 25 hours of work per week, term time only, with a salary of £15,356 per annum, pro rata. Applications are due by 5th January 2026.

Qualifications

• A valid Level II hygiene certificate is essential.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Completion of a 10 hour online Work Welsh Course (parts 1 and 2) prior to starting work with the Authority.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, preparation, cooking and service of meals complying with all legislative requirements and good practice.
• Ensure standards set out in the Catering Contract are met.
• Organisation, supervision and training of catering staff to provide a quality service to customers in a safe working environment.
• Comply with all administrative and financial procedures set out in the Contract specification.

Skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Valid Level II hygiene certificate

Job description

Job: Cogydd Cynorthwyol/Assistant Cook, Pen Y Dre High School

Job Ref: CK064-5325

Job Scale: Grade 2 SCP6

Job Hours: 25

Speciality:

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

People & Performance Directorate, School Department

School Catering

ASSISTANT COOK

PEN Y DRE HIGH SCHOOL

25 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Grade 2 SCP 6 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

59.09% of £25,989 = £15,356 per annum

Required for January 2026

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Responsibilities

• Ordering, preparation, cooking and service of meals complying with all legislative requirements and good practice.
• Ensure standards set out in the Catering Contract are met.
• Organisation, supervision and training of catering staff to provide a quality service to customers in a safe working environment.
• Comply with all administrative and financial procedures set out in the Contract specification.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A valid Level II hygiene certificate is essential.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Completion of a 10 hour online Work Welsh Course (parts 1 and 2) prior to starting work with the Authority.

Contact / Application

Email: [e-mail]

For further information please contact Fairyal Pabani on 01685 725000 or email [e-mail]

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 5th January 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

For further information on how to complete the Welsh course please visit: https://learnwelsh.cymru/

Legal / EEO Statements

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.

Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.