Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Cefn Cribwr Primary

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

Job summary

A local council administration is seeking a Relief General Kitchen Assistant to support school meal preparation across multiple schools in Bridgend. This role requires a Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate, with training provided if needed. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment and assisting with dining arrangements. The position is term-time only, with flexible working hours during lunchtime. Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Benefits

Training provided

Opportunity to work across multiple schools

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, presentation and service of school meals.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for pupils and staff.
• Lay out dining tables and chairs as required.
• Cover at schools across the County Borough as required.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Willingness to cover multiple schools

Education

Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Relief General Kitchen Assistant – Cefn Cribwr Primary

Job description: Provided as and when needed, term time. Working across 56 schools in the county borough, Catering Services offer opportunities to work as a General Kitchen Assistant across the service.

Purpose of the role: Assist in the preparation, presentation and service of school meals, while ensuring a safe, clean environment for pupils and staff. You may be required to lay out dining tables and chairs and, in some schools, operate a touch screen terminal (training will be provided on start).

Location: Bridgend County Borough Council area. All duties are to be carried out in accordance with council policies and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate (training will be provided if necessary).
• Willingness to cover multiple schools across the County Borough.
• Working hours between 10.00am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (to support mid-morning break and lunchtime periods). Exact hours confirmed upon appointment.
• Enhanced DBS check (with Children's Barred List) is a requirement for this post.

Additional information

• For informal discussion about the role, contact Emma Bennett on 01656 815964.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• Closing Date: 01 October 2025; Shortlisting Date: 03 October 2025; Interview Date: 08 October 2025.

Benefits

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council: Job Description & Person Specification are available with the application.