Assistant Cook

Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre is at the heart of outdoor education and adventure, set in an inspirational setting at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

As the Assistant Cook for our busy centre, you will support the smooth running of our catering service ensuring visiting residential groups (usually school groups staying for the week) enjoy healthy and nutritious meals during their stay.

You will assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of all meals provided at the centre. You will be involved with food ordering, allergen awareness, planning menus and stock control while maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen.

An enthusiastic, friendly person with a positive manner, communication and customer service skills, who is autonomous in their approach, but also happy to work well in a team. Ideally you will have your food handling certificate - but do not worry if you don't, we can help you achieve this!, Food hygiene and catering qualifications (this training can be completed by an appropriate trainer before they are required to start).

Permanent contract for 30 hours per week (not seasonal). Enhanced rate of pay for weekend work and overtime during busier periods.

No late night shifts, occasional weekend working, closed over Christmas holidays. Generous annual leave entitlement and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training and development to include allergen awareness, safeguarding and Health & Safety at work.

You will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure with Children's Barring Check.