Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Caerau Primary School

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

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Relief General Kitchen Assistant at Caerau Primary School. This term-time role involves preparation and service of school meals, ensuring a clean environment for students. Applicants must hold a Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain one) and be flexible to cover various schools in the area. Working hours are typically between 10:00am and 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

Qualifications

• Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate required, training provided if necessary.
• DBS check required.
• Willingness to cover multiple schools across the County Borough.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, presentation and service of school meals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for pupils and staff.
• Lay out dining tables and chairs; operate touch screen terminals in some schools.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Education

Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Relief General Kitchen Assistant – Caerau Primary School. Job description: As and When Needed. Term time role 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, while maintaining a safe, clean environment for 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 on start.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, presentation and service of school meals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for pupils and staff.
• Lay out dining tables and chairs; operate touch screen terminals in some schools (training provided).
• Cover at schools across the County Borough as required.

Hours and Location

Working hours will be confirmed on appointment but are typically between 10.00am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate (training provided if necessary).
• DBS check: Enhanced with Children’s Barred List is a requirement for this post.
• Willingness to cover multiple schools across the County Borough.

Safeguarding and Contact

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ceri Acaster on 01656 815964.

Application Dates

Closing Date: 12 November 2025

Shortlisting Date: 14 November 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 2025

Additional Information

Benefits of working at Bridgend County Borough Council, Job Description & Person Specification.