Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Maes Yr Haul Primary School

Bridgend County Borough Council; Broadlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a Relief General Kitchen Assistant to support food services at schools. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and service while ensuring safety and cleanliness. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate. Working hours are from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm during term time only. An informal discussion can be arranged with the contact person.

Benefits

Training for Food Hygiene Certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with children and staff.

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 operate a touch screen terminal when required.

Skills

Assisting in meal preparation

Food safety practices

Customer service

Education

Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Maes Yr Haul Primary 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.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ceri Acaster on 01656 815964 who will welcome your application.

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

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 12 November 2025

Shortlisting Date: 14 November 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 225

Benefits

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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