Permanent Cook

NPT Pass; Neath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme (empr.

Discounted gym membership

Development opportunities

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a cook for Crynallt Infant Primary School to prepare meals for children, handling both large and small meal quantities while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will work term-time, 25 hours per week, in a school kitchen. Applicants should hold City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or NVQ catering and a Level 3 Food Safety in Catering; safeguarding checks and DBS enhanced disclosure apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-quantity cooking for children.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Awareness of safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for children.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance in daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Assist with supporting staff in a school kitchen environment.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety regulations

Cooking for children

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds 706/1 and 2

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Catering

Level 3 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

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

Job details

Job reference REQ05908 Date posted 08/09/2026 Application closing date 25/09/2026 Location Crynallt Junior School Salary Salary: £14.82 to £16.61 (GR5 SCP 10- to SCP 17 pro rata 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 25 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf JDPS Cook (003).docx

Based at: Crynallt Infant Primary, Afan Valley Road, Cilma, Neath SA11 3AZ

You will be expected to have knowledge of the requirements in relation to preparation and cooking in large, as well as small numbers of meals for children.

You should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, HACCP, and comply with all Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.

You should possess City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ Level 2 or 3 Award in professional Catering or relevant experience. Also a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.

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.

These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Catering Manager, on 07768761107 or email [e-mail] .