Kitchen Assistant

Neath Port Talbot; Cilfrew; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS 15.3% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting applications for a Kitchen Assistant at Cilfrew Primary School. The role is 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 13:30 during term time.

You will help run the lunchtime service, maintain kitchen hygiene, wash up, and assist with meal preparation for pupils. The post requires compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations, safeguarding training, and basic DBS checks.

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ06006 Date posted 08/10/2026 Application closing date 27/11/2026 Location Cilfrew Primary Salary £13.27 per hour Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 7.5 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments JD&PS Kitchen Assistant.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf

7.5 hours per week Monday – Friday – 1200 to 1330Term Time Only

School: Cilfrew Primary School, Aberdulais, Neath SA10 8LF

You will be expected to assist in the smooth running of the lunchtime service and maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen and undertake associated kitchen duties e.g.

• Washing up
• Setting up and clearing away equipment and tables
• Cleaning of kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
• You will be assisting in the preparation of high quality and varied meals for young people.

You will work as part of a team and be able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.

There are no formal qualifications required for this post, however you will be required to undertake training of basic food hygiene and attend training courses relevant to this post.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Neath Port Talbot is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Catering Manager, on 01639 763506 or email [e-mail] .