Breakfast Catering Assistant - Ysgol Plas Coch

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a permanent Breakfast Catering Assistant for Ysgol Plas Coch in Wales. The role is 5 hours per week during term time (38 weeks) and involves setting up the hall, serving breakfast to pupils and supervising activities.

Responsibilities include kitchen duties, cleaning, tidying resources and supporting the Head Chef as needed. An Enhanced DBS is required; applicants must be able to work bilingually in English and Welsh.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Ability to work bilingually in English and Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Set up the hall and tables for breakfast and organise resources for children to play with.
• General kitchen duties, e.g. cleaning tables and tidying dishes.
• Supervise children while they eat their breakfast and assist them in activities.
• Tidy up resources and ensure cupboards are tidy.
• Any duties commensurate with the nature and scale of the job, as directed by the Head Chef.

Job description

Breakfast Catering Assistant - Ysgol Plas Coch

• Breakfast Catering Assistant - Ysgol Plas Coch

About the Role

5 hours per week
Term time only (38 weeks)

We are looking for a permanent catering assistant for pupils who go to the breakfast club at the school above.

The main duties include:-

1 – Set up the hall and the tables for children to eat breakfast there and organize resources for the children to play with.
2 – General kitchen duties, e.g. cleaning tables and tidying dishes.
3 – Supervise children while they eat their breakfast and assist them in doing activities such as playing games and art work.
4 – Tidy up resources and ensure that the cupboard is tidy
5 - Any duties commensurate with the nature and scale of the job, as directed by the Head Chef.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values: