Catering Assistant

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Wales is seeking a permanent catering assistant to support kitchen and dining room duties at a primary school. The role requires assisting with food preparation, cooking basic items, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and have the ability to operate computerized systems. This position operates on a part-time basis during term time only, contributing to a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Discounted leisure membership

Access to health and well-being resources

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food and beverage preparation.
• Perform cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining area.
• Support the Cook in Charge with any assigned tasks.
• Utilize school meals administration system.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Simple cooking skills

Cleaning and hygiene standards

Ability to operate computerized systems

Job description

Salary: £8,259

About the Role

Catering Assistant
Ysgol Hooson

15 hours per week, term time only

We are seeking a permanent catering assistant to assist with kitchen and dining room duties at the primary school.

Main Duties

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

Equal Opportunity

The 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.

About Us

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a multi‑religious and multi‑ethnic population that complements the diversity of our communities. Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners, with a focus on sustainable development, community well‑being and improving quality of life. We are an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. We value innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Employee 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 the Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well‑being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In‑the‑moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle‑related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
• Health and wellbeing 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

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees by offering guaranteed interviews where essential person specification items are met. Veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met.