Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pontardawe is seeking a responsible kitchen assistant. The role includes meal preparation, setting up service areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a team. This is a temporary position until 31 March 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work individually and as part of a catering team.
• Commitment to high standards in food preparation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals and kitchen duties.
• Set up service areas and supervise pupils during meal times.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Self-motivation

Ability to use initiative

Teamwork

Compliance with health and safety regulations

Job description

Overview

Salary: £8,550 (£12.65 per hour)

We are seeking to appoint a responsible, reliable person to the post of kitchen assistant. The following skills and personal qualities would be advantageous:

• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and the ability to use initiative to deal with minor problems as they arise.
• Work individually and as part of the catering team within the school.
• Able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.
• To assist in the preparation of meals, setting up for service, supervision of pupils and general kitchen duties, to the agreed standards.

EDUCATION, LEISURE AND LIFELONG LEARNING DIRECTORATE
CYFARWYDDIAETH ADDYSG, HAMDDEN A DYSGU GYDOL OES

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome applications in English and Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau Cymraeg a Saesneg. Ni chaiff cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.

The ability to speak Welsh is not required.

Temporary until 31 March 2026 in the first instance