Catering Assistant – Ysgol T. Llew Jones Primary School

Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Ysgol T. Llew Jones Primary School in Cardigan. The role involves managing day-to-day kitchen duties and upholding high cleanliness and safety standards within the school kitchen.

We are looking for someone with catering experience and adaptability, with a commitment to delivering excellent service. The package includes generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties including washing up of equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and surrounds.
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen at all times.
• Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Adaptability

Job description

About the role

We are looking to recruit a catering assistant to join our catering team in Ysgol T. Llew Jones Primary School on a permanent basis.

You will be expected to manage the school kitchen on a day-to day basis, according to the standards laid down by Ceredigion County Council.

The role includes:

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

We are looking to recruit an individual with:

• experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment
• adaptability

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme.

More information about our wide range of employee benefits can be found In Addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

Job Description and Person Specification

Should you require any further information about this role please contact: Mandy Jones or Rhian Evans .

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

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• 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 (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Cardigan Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.