Catering Assistant

Educators Wales; Marford; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Marford is looking for a permanent catering assistant to support kitchen and dining room duties. The role offers 15 hours of work per week during term time and includes responsibilities such as food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining dining areas. Applicants will enjoy benefits like flexible working arrangements, annual leave, and health resources in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Ideal for candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to high standards of hygiene and service.

Benefits

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family-friendly policies

Discounted leisure membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to prepare food items and maintain cleanliness.
• Capable of operating kitchen equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages like vegetables and salads.
• Conduct simple cooking tasks, e.g., snack preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area.
• Assist with basic dining room duties and set up.
• Utilize a computerised school meals administration system.

Job description

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Salary: £8,259

About the Role

Rofft School, 15 hours per week, term time only. We are seeking a permanent catering assistant to assist with kitchen and dining room duties at the above primary school.

Responsibilities

1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, e.g. preparing vegetables, fruit and salads.
2. Simple cooking duties, such as preparation of snack items.
3. General kitchen and dining room duties, e.g. washing up, moving dining tables and chairs, clearing away dining room.
4. Cleaning the kitchen, equipment and surroundings.
5. Any duties commensurate with the nature and grade of post, as instructed by the Cook in Charge.
6. Operation of a computerised school meals administration system.

EEO Statement

Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age. The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Benefits

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Discounted leisure membership
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & Wellbeing resources, for example: Healthy & Wellbeing Champions, employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically, counselling, emotional support, health goal setting, supporting apps, blogs, videos, recipes, resources for inspiration, identifying risks of developing leading lifestyle‑related diseases with mental health and financial scores, legal and financial advice
• Health and well‑being events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
• Menopause Café and guidance, Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Additional Information

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees, including guaranteed interview opportunities where essential person specification items are met.