Breakfast Club Cook

NPT Pass; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Wales seeks a part-time Catering Assistant to deliver breakfast services in primary schools. The role involves food preparation, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have relevant experience and the willingness to undertake training. Flexible working hours during term time. Additional perks include employee assistance programs and pension contributions.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or catering preferable.
• Ability to work in compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the free breakfast club as per Welsh Government guidelines.
• Order and prepare food for service.
• Organize and supervise catering staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Job reference REQ04656 Date posted 15/09/2025 Application closing date 03/10/2025 Location Central Primary School (Infant Site) Salary GR4 SCP 5 to SCP 9 £13.26 to £14.12 per hour Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 3.75 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning

Permanent

3.75 hours per week Term Time Only

Monday to Friday (flexible hours to meet service needs)

Based at: Central Infants, 14 Theodore Road Port Talbot SA13 1SW

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the delivery of the free breakfast club in primary schools as laid down by the guidelines of the Welsh Government.

You will be responsible for the ordering and preparation of food and service of breakfast and responsible for the organisation and supervision of staff.

You will work as part of the catering team within the school. You should be able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard. You will need to undertake training that is required for the post.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Additional Information

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child's) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Access Managed Services Catering Manager, on 01639 763506 or email [e-mail]