Catering Assistant – Cenarth Primary School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Catering Assistant at Cenarth Primary School. This part-time role involves essential kitchen duties, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working within a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general kitchen duties including washing up and cleaning.
• Set up tables and record food temperatures.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Catering Assistant – Cenarth Primary School

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join our team at Cenarth Primary School, on a permanent, part-time basis, 3.2 hours per week on Fridays.

The role includes:

1. general kitchen duties including washing up equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and surrounds
2. maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen at all times
3. ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. perform general kitchen duties including washing up equipment and utensils and cleaning all areas and surrounds
2. set up tables and clear as required
3. record the temperature of food
4. ensure observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards
5. ensure compliance with EEC standards on Manual Handling
6. manage general Health and Safety in the kitchen, including hazardous equipment

We are looking to recruit an individual with:

• experience or knowledge of working within a catering environment

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of employee benefits including a competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our employee benefits can be found here. We are committed to supporting your development and helping you take ownership of your responsibilities, as well as providing opportunities for career progression.

If you require further information about this role, please contact Mandy Jones at 07789985538 or Gill Jones at 07794627915.

Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Previous convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, considering their relevance to the role. We aim to create an inclusive, fair, and respectful work environment. For questions about this process, please contact us. Your privacy and dignity are paramount throughout recruitment.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

Our primary functions include:

• School Improvement: Leadership, Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning, Digital Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion, Attendance, Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling, Welfare, Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data, Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service, Cered, Felinfach Theatre, Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places, Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme, Buildings, Grants
• Catering: Day Centres, Primary Schools, Residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, Childcare & Play Grant, Childcare Offer, Out of School activities, Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup, Childminder support and staff training

Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the southwest.