Domestic Kitchen Assistant

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Training programme with development

Employee Assistance programme

Staff reward schemes

Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Welsh language lessons

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council in Bridgend, Wales, is seeking a part-time Domestic/Kitchen Assistant to support the cooked meals service at Bryn Y Cae, Brackla. The role involves assisting the cook, preparing meals in their absence, cleaning the kitchen area and equipment, and completing paperwork as required.

We value person-centred approaches, respect, and strong communication. The post offers a competitive salary, generous leave, access to the local government pension scheme, and a

Qualifications

• Sound, person centred values and principles.
• The ability to be respectful and make a positive contribution to people’s lives.
• Active listening and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting the cook with their duties.
• Preparation and cooking of meals in the absence of the cook.
• Cleaning the work location, operating electrical, mechanical, laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and dishes.
• Completing appropriate paperwork as required.
• Attending team meetings as required.

Skills

Domestic/kitchen assistant experience

Active listening

Communication skills

Job description

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

Job details

Salary £19,637 per annum

Contractual hours 28

Basis Part time

Job category/type Social Care – Adults/Children

Date posted 06/08/2026

Job reference 19020

28 hours per week

We are looking for someone with domestic/kitchen assistant experience to be part of our team based in Bryn Y Cae, Brackla. Bridgend

Your duties will include:

• Assisting the cook with their duties.
• Preparation and cooking of meals in the absence of the cook.
• Cleaning the work location, operating electrical, mechanical, laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and dishes.
• Taking responsibility for your wellbeing and being aware of and adhering to the Health and Safety Legislation, and the policies and procedures of Bridgend County Borough Council.
• Completing appropriate paperwork as required.
• Attending team meetings as required.

We are looking for someone with:

• Sound, person centred values and principles.
• The ability to be respectful and make a positive contribution to people’s lives.
• Active listening and communication skills

If you’d like to help us make a difference this is what we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enrolment into the excellent local government pension scheme
• Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Employee Assistance programme offering free access to employees 24 hours /7 / 365days a year for counselling, advice and support specialists for a range of issues as well as health & wellbeing support.
• Multiple staff reward schemes offering a range of discounts on-line or in the high street, nationwide and locally.
• Access to the Car Benefit Scheme which offers a brand-new lease car, insurance, road tax, replacement tyres, MOT servicing and routine maintenance and breakdown cover for one monthly payment, as well as the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free Welsh language lessons.

You may be required to work weekends, and if required bank holidays. The shifts will be arranged by the manager and are subject to change to meet the demands of the service.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Weekend Working is a requirement of this post.