Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Newton Primary School

Educators; Bridgend; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking Relief General Kitchen Assistants to support Newton Primary School and other schools across the county. You will help with the preparation, presentation and service of school meals within a safe, clean environment.

Hours are term-time, typically 10:00am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with training provided for responsibilities such as using touch screen terminals and obtaining a Level Two Food Hygiene Certificate. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with preparation, presentation and service of meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, presentation and service of school meals.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for pupils and staff.
• Lay out dining tables and chairs; operate a touch screen terminal where required; training provided.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Relief General Kitchen Assistant - Newton Primary School

Salary: £13.48 per hour

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.

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: 11 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13 November 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 November 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council