Casual Kitchen Assistant

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 17,702; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

NPT Pass is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support the lunchtime service at schools throughout Neath & Port Talbot. The position offers a salary of £12.85 per hour on a term-time basis. You will assist with kitchen duties including food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards. No formal qualifications are required, though training in food hygiene will be provided. A commitment to safeguarding children and young people is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; basic food hygiene training necessary.
• Ability to work in accordance with schedules.
• Compliance with Food and Health and Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the lunchtime service.
• Prepare high-quality meals for young people.
• Maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen.

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05345 Date posted 22/04/2026 Application closing date Blank Location Mobile Catering Salary £12.85 per hour Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 0 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments JD&PS Kitchen Assistant - 2026.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx

School: To Cover Various Locations throughout Neath & Port Talbot

You will be expected to assist in the smooth running of the lunchtime service and maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen and undertake associated kitchen duties e.g.

• Washing up
• Setting up and clearing away equipment and tables
• Cleaning of kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
• You will be assisting in the preparation of high quality and varied meals for young people.

You will work as part of a team and be able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.

There are no formal qualifications required for this post, however you will be required to undertake training of basic food hygiene and attend training courses relevant to this post.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Neath Port Talbot is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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.

Welsh language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Catering Manager, on 07768761107 or email [e-mail].

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. 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. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.