Assistant Cook

Fixed Term - 12 Month Contract - 22.5 hours

£16,440 - £17,161, pro rata

The Authority has an opportunity at the National Park Visitor Centre Tearooms for an Assistant Cook to help provide a varied and nutritous menu of foods for the visitor and organised functions.

The individual will have experience in the catering sector, in particular the preparation and handling of food equipment. A willingness to work alternate weekends.

Closing Date : 26th March 2010

Interview Date: 14th April 2010

Cogydd Cynorthwyol

Tymor Penodol - Contract 12 Mis - 22.5 awr

Mae'r Awdurdod yn chwilio am Gogydd Cynorthwyol i weithio yn Ystafelloedd Te Canolfan Ymwelwyr y Parc Cenedlaethol. Byddwch yn helpu i ddarparu bwydlen amrywiol a maethlon i ymwelwyr a digwyddiadau a drefnir.

Byddwch wedi cael profiad yn y sector arlwyo, yn enwedig paratoi a thrafod bwyd a chyfarpar.  Byddwch yn barod i weithio bob yn ail benwythnos.

Dyddiad cau: 26 Mawrth 2010

Dyddiad cyfweld: 14 Ebrill 2010

Application Pack

Monitoring Form

Job Pack

Future Jobs Fund Vacancies

Have you been out of work on Jobseekers Allowance for over 6 months? If so, you maybe eligible to apply to apply for a 6 month post at the National Park in one of four areas:

Assistant Estate workers (8 Posts)

IT Assistant (1 post)

Catering Assistant (1 post)

Democratic Services Assistant (1 post)

Grade 1 £12145 p.a. pro rata for 25 hrs a week for 6 months

Further details 

Please contact Suzanne at Brecon Job Centre on 01874 573000.

Advance notice of call for new members

Could you help run the Brecon Beacons National Park?

Did you know that you can apply to be a Welsh Assembly Government appointed member of the National Park Authority?  You will need to have experience in one or more areas, such as tourism, conservation, land management, planning or community. You will also need to show commitment to National Park purposes.
What is a National Park Authority member?
There are 24 National Park members who set the policy and make decisions on the work of the Park.16 are appointed by the constituent local authorities and 8 by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Will I get paid?
As a member, you would receive an attendance allowance of £52.92 per day, plus travel and subsistence expenses.  Childcare and dependants allowances could also be claimed.
What time will I need to commit?
Members are asked to spend a minimum of 4 days per month on Park business, but there are opportunities to get much more involved, and there is a full induction and development programme to help you.
How can I find out more?
Contact Julia Gruffydd on 01874 620400 or by email julia.gruffydd@breconbeacons.org - she can help you speak to someone who is already a member.  You can also visit one of our visitor centres – the National Park Visitor Centre in Libanus, near Brecon, or Craigy-y-nos Country Park in Abercrave, Swansea Valley.
How do I apply?
The Welsh Assembly Government will be advertising for two new members in April, they advertise the vacancies on their website (http://wales.gov.uk/about/recruitment/publicapps/currentvacs/ ) and in the Western Mail and the local press. 

This is your chance to be involved in managing the Brecon Beacons National Park.  You will be interviewed by a panel of WAG, National Park and independent representatives, and if successful, will be appointed by the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, for an initial period of up to four years.