Catering Assistant - Greenmeadow Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council invites applications for the role of Catering Assistant at Greenmeadow Primary School. The position is term-time, part-time with 10 hours per week across 38.8 weeks per year, paying £13.92 per hour.

You will assist in all kitchen tasks, service meals, maintain hygiene standards, and operate cashless tills. A friendly, organised team player with good communication is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen or catering environment.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all kitchen areas including prep, serving, and cleaning.
• Operate cashless catering tills.
• Maintain records as required by the Catering Department.

Skills

Food Safety

Hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Cashless tills

Job description

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Job profile for Catering Assistant - Greenmeadow Primary School

Catering Assistant - Greenmeadow Primary School

location_on Greenmeadow Primary School 27/10/2026 Catering Assistant - Greenmeadow Primary School

Job details

Salary Hourly rate: £13.92 | Grade 2 Contractual hours 10 Basis Term Time Package Permanent | 10 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year Job category/type Catering, School Date posted 13/10/2026 Job reference REQ006635 Attachments REQ006635 Catering Assistant - Greenmeadow Primary School.docx REQ006635 Cynorthwyydd Arlwyo - Ysgol Gynradd Greenmeadow.docx

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated person to join the Schools Catering Team! Your role will be to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards, including food preparation, serving appetising meals, cleaning down the kitchen and dining hall, operating the cashless catering tills and having some knowledge of Food Safety Regulations.

As the successful candidate you will need good communication skills, be able to show initiative, be an excellent team player, and have high standards of hygiene. You will be required to have the ability and confidence to work and thrive in a busy environment.

You will need to:

• Observe and comply with Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake any training considered necessary for the post at any location considered suitable by the Catering Manager.
• Always ensure the safe and correct use of all kitchen equipment.

You will be required to keep full and accurate entries and records in all books/forms in accordance with administrative procedures laid down by the Catering Department.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Catherine Davies on 01633 647484 or [e-mail] .

It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB