Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Archbishop McGrath High School

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Bridgend is seeking a Relief General Kitchen Assistant to support the meal service across 56 schools. Responsibilities include meal preparation and ensuring a clean environment for students. Flexibility to work at different schools is essential, along with the Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate. Training is available for certification. Ideal for those looking for term-time work only.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Assisting in the preparation, presentation, and service of school meals.
• Able to operate a touch screen terminal (training provided).
• Understand the importance of a safe and clean dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Lay out dining tables and chairs.
• Support mid-morning break and lunchtime periods.
• Cover at various schools across the County Borough.

Skills

Preparation and service of school meals

Food Hygiene

Communication

Education

Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Archbishop McGrath High School

Job description: As and When Needed, Term Time

Providing primary, secondary and special school meals to 56 schools across the county borough, Catering Services have a variety of opportunities for you to work as a General Kitchen Assistant across their service and would like to hear from you.

The role includes assisting in the preparation, presentation and service of school meals, whilst providing a safe, clean environment to pupils and staff. You will be required to lay out dining tables and chairs and, in some schools, operate a touch screen terminal - training will be provided upon start.

Cover at schools across the County Borough is a requirement of the role as well as having a Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate; training will be provided if necessary to help you obtain this.

Working hours will be confirmed upon appointment but will be between the hours of 10.00am and 2.30pm, to support the mid -morning break and lunchtime periods, Monday to Friday, term time only.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Bennett on 01656 815964.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council include a supportive work environment.

Note: This role is subject to certain deadlines - Closing Date: 22 October 2025, Shortlisting Date: 24 October 2025, Interview Date: 03 November 2025.