Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Litchard Primary School

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Relief General Kitchen Assistant for Litchard Primary School. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and service within a safe environment. Part-time hours will be scheduled between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM during term time. A Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate is required, but training can be offered. The position provides a supportive work environment and the council emphasizes the importance of protecting children and vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to assist in meal preparation and service.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, presentation, and service of school meals.
• Lay out dining tables and chairs for students.
• Operate a touch screen terminal where required.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Safe food handling

Education

Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Litchard Primary School

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 who will welcome your application.

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.

Important Dates:

• Closing Date: 22 October 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 24 October 2025
• Interview Date: 03 November 2025