Catering Assistant - St David's Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a Catering Assistant for St David's Primary School in Pontypool. The role is term-time, 10 hours per week over 38.8 weeks, with a salary of £13.92 per hour and permanent status.

You will assist in all kitchen areas, serve meals, operate cashless catering tills, and maintain high hygiene standards in a busy school environment. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and motivated individual required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High standards of hygiene and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of the kitchen to meet standards.
• Prepare and serve meals, operate cashless tills where required.
• Clean down kitchen and dining area after service, maintain hygiene.
• Keep accurate records and follow procedures.

Skills

Highly organized

Good communication

Team player

Hygiene standards

Initiative

Food Safety knowledge

Job description

Location St Davids RC Primary School

Salary Hourly rate: £13.92 | Grade 2

Basis Term Time

Job profile for Catering Assistant – St David's Primary School

Catering Assistant – St David's Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Hourly rate: £13.92 | Grade 2

Contractual hours 10 Basis Term Time

Package 10 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year

Permanent

Job category/type Catering, School

Date posted 10/09/2026

Job reference REQ006562

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.

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.

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.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB