Cook in Charge – Plascrug Primary School

Cook in Charge – Plascrug Primary School Closing date: 11/11/2026

Reference: REQ.
5 hours / Permanent
27,274 - 28,608
* Plascrug Primary School, Aberystwyth
* All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Cook in Charge to join our Catering team at Plascrug Primary School, Aberystwyth on a permanent basis.

You will be expected to manage the school kitchen on a day-to day basis according to the standards laid down by Ceredigion County Council.

The role includes:

Preparation and service of school dinners for pupils at the school.

Preparation of special diets for pupils as required.

Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards.

Ensuring EEC standards on Manual Handling.

General Health and Safety of kitchen including hazardous equipment and premises.

We are looking to recruit an individual with:

Experience/knowledge of working within a catering  exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found here. In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

Job Description and Person Specification Team Ceredigion Information Pack Should you require any further information about this role please contact:
Mandy Jones  or Rhian Evans .

Note:

We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work Schools and Culture We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

School Improvement:
Leadership;
Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning;
Digital Literacy;
Literacy and Numeracy;
Welsh in Education Additional Learning Needs:
Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion;
Attendance;
Educational Psychology Pupil Wellbeing:

Counselling;
Welfare;
Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice Education Governance:
Data ;
Governor Support, Policy support

School Admissions Culture:
Music Service;
Cered;
Felinfach Theatre;
Museum Infrastructure and Resources:
Planning School Places;
Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme;
Buildings;
Grants Catering:
Day Centres;
Primary Schools;
Residential homes.

Childcare Unit:
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment;
Childcare & Play Grant;
Childcare Offer;
Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Play schemes);
Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Plascrug Primary School Plascrug Community Primary School is an LEA maintained School situated in the beautiful, coastal town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The majority of the children who attend the school are from the town itself, however, during recent years, due to the ex...Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.