Relief Catering Assistant - Various School Sites

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Schools Catering Team as a Relief Catering Assistant! This role involves providing essential support across various school sites, ensuring that students enjoy a safe and appetizing dining experience. You'll be responsible for food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. Ideal candidates are organized, enthusiastic, and thrive in busy environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on students' daily lives while working in a supportive team. If you have a passion for food and service, this could be the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a busy environment while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Experience in food preparation and serving meals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving at various school sites.
• Comply with hygiene and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Food Safety Knowledge

Initiative

Hygiene Standards

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Relief Catering Assistant - Various School Sites

Salary: Grade 2 | Hourly Rate: £12.65 - £12.85

It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the 'essential' criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview.

We are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic, and motivated person to join the Schools Catering Team on a relief basis. You will help to provide cover at various schools to maintain an enjoyable school dining experience.

As the successful candidate, you will assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards including food preparation, serving appetising meals, cleaning down the kitchen and dining hall, and having some knowledge of Food Safety Regulations.

You will need good communication skills, show initiative, be an excellent team player, and maintain high standards of hygiene. You must have the ability and confidence to work and thrive in a busy environment.

You will need to:

1. Observe and comply with Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures.
2. Undertake any training considered necessary for the post at any location deemed suitable by the Catering Manager.
3. Ensure the safe and correct use of all kitchen equipment.

You will be required to keep full and accurate entries and records in accordance with administrative procedures laid down by the Catering Department.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Catherine Davies on 01633 647484 or [e-mail].

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive, and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.