Kitchen Assistant

NPT Pass; Swansea; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme (15.3%

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is recruiting for a Catering Assistant at Cwmllynfell Primary School. The role is a temporary, term-time position (6.25 hours/week), Monday to Friday from 11.30am to 12.45pm.

You will help run the lunchtime service, keep the kitchen hygienic and perform related duties, with training provided in basic food hygiene. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required for this post.
• Training in basic food hygiene will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the lunchtime service and maintain hygienic kitchen conditions.
• Undertake associated kitchen duties such as washing up and setting up/clearing away equipment and tables.
• Assist in the preparation of high quality and varied meals for young people.

Job description

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

Job details

Job reference REQ05398 Date posted 05/05/2026 Application closing date 10/07/2026 Location Cwmllynfell Primary School Salary £12.85 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 6.25 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning

Temporary 6.25 hours per week Term Time Only.

Monday – Friday – 11.30am to 12.45pm

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.

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] .