Catering Assistant

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is looking for a Catering Assistant to help with food preparation and service. Candidates must possess a Food Safety Level II qualification and be ready to work various hours. This role is crucial for the smooth operation of the catering unit in schools, enhancing the overall dining experience for students.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety Level II qualification required.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.
• Prepared to work at any reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking, and serving of food.
• Clear away, wash up, and handle cleaning processes.
• Handle cash as required.

Skills

Food Safety Level II qualification

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to work additional hours

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within the Environment & Regeneration directorate for a Catering Assistant to work under the supervision of the Cook and/or Assistant Cook to assist and carry out any instructions given in the preparation, cooking and serving of food, clearing away, washing up, cleaning processes or handling of cash.

Multiple positions are available – please state on your application your preferred location of work.

Positions and Hours

• BG14020 – Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina – 7.5 hours per week
• BG01754 – Ebbw Fawr Primary/Pen y Cwm School, E Vale – 10 hours per week
• BG01872 – Blaen y Cwm Primary, Brynmawr – 10 hours per week

You will be prepared to work additional hours or at any reasonable time of day as required in order to ensure the smooth running of the catering unit.

The successful candidate will possess a current Food Safety Level II qualification and be willing to undertake any training considered necessary for the post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre‑employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List.

For information on the re‑employment and re‑engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

For further information, visit https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/home/

Contact information

Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Amanda Baird 07814 645181

Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 16 December 2025