QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Food Hygiene Qualification (Level 2 or higher)
Has completed the FSA Food Allergies course
Qualification in cooking or working towards one
Trained in cooking skills
DESIRABLE
Staff supervision qualification
Training in serving food
Health and Safety training e.g. Manual Handling or First Aid
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience of working in the catering industry
Can work as part of a team and can manage staff efficiently
Can keep correct and tidy records
DESIRABLE
Experienced in ordering food supplies and stock control
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Basic food preparation skills
Can respond and deal quickly with any situation that arises
Can communicate effectively in a group
Good communication skills – Confident when dealing with children and teachers
Enjoys working with children
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of healthy and nutritious food
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Happy, confident and energetic personality
Being sociable and respectful to others
DESIRABLE
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Listening and Speaking – Entry Level
Can pronounce names of people and places correctly. Can follow instructions and understand simple conversations in both Welsh and English and can respond to simple requests for information.
Reading and Understanding – Entry Level
Can read and understand short and simple letters, e-mails, texts, leaflets and signs in both Welsh and English and be able to convey them to other people.
Writing – Entry Level
Can write simple notes asking for relevant information in the workplace in both Welsh and English.