Relief Catering Assistant

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Penarth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales seeks a Relief Catering Assistant at the Pier Pavilion. The role involves setting up dining areas, serving meals, and cleaning up. Candidates must have an approachable manner and a commitment to teamwork. Pay is £12.65 per hour with temporary hours as needed. This position supports a Disability Confident environment, ensuring inclusivity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards.
• Approachable manner towards customers and colleagues.
• Commitment to teamwork and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the dining hall for service.
• Serving meals to customers.
• Washing up and clearing away equipment.

Skills

Ability to assist in kitchen areas

Approachable manner

Commitment to teamwork

Job description

Relief Catering Assistant - The Pier Pavilion

Employer: Vale of Glamorgan Council

Pay: £12.65 to £12.65 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 07/02/2026

About this job

About us The Big Fresh Catering Company provides healthy nutritious school meals at lunchtime, which is compliant with the Food and Nutrient standards set by the Welsh Government’s Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2013. In addition to this, we also provide a high quality Buffet/Function service to our schools, Café at the Penarth Pier Pavilion, weddings, external customers and companies.

Ambitious

• Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

• Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

• Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

• Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2 Pro Rata £12.65 p/h £24.413 Pro Rata

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 0 Days - 0 hrs per week, Main Place of Work: Pier Pavilion Temporary Reason: Relief Description: Enthusiastic Catering Assistant with duties including setting up of dining hall, serving meals, washing up and clearing away equipment/surrounding area at Pier Pavilion

About you You will need: Ability to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards Approachable manner Commitment and teamwork towards the service Additional information DBS Check Required: None For Further Information, contact: DAWN PREEN / 07702 688826 Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme