Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Heronsbridge School

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Relief General Kitchen Assistant to work term time only at multiple schools in Bridgend. Responsibilities include assisting in meal preparation and providing a clean environment for pupils. A Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred, but training is available. The role offers part-time hours during the school lunch period, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate (training provided if necessary).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, presentation, and service of school meals.
• Provide a safe, clean environment to pupils and staff.
• Lay out dining tables and chairs, operate a touch screen terminal.

Job description

Overview

Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Heronsbridge 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Training

• Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate (training provided if necessary to help you obtain this).

Employment Details

• Cover at schools across the County Borough is a requirement of the role.
• 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.

Compliance & Safeguarding

• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• An Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks is a requirement for this post.

Application Information

• Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ceri Acaster on 01656 815964 who will welcome your application.
• Closing Date: 12 November 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 14 November 2025
• Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 2025

Additional

• Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
• Job Description & Person Specification