Catering Assistant - New Inn Infants

Educators; Wales; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Educators in Wales is seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic kitchen assistant to join the Schools Catering Team. You will help in all areas of the kitchen, including food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and operating cashless catering tills, with a focus on high hygiene standards.

The role requires good communication, initiative, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Welsh language skills are desirable, and training on safety and procedures will be provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
• Good communication and initiative.
• High standards of hygiene.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of the kitchen to meet required standards, including food preparation and meal service.
• Clean down kitchen and dining hall and operate cashless catering tills.
• Observe Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures and keep accurate records as required.
• Attend training and use kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Food service

Team player

Communication

Hygiene awareness

Initiative

Job description

Salary: Hourly rate: £13.92 | Grade 2

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.

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.