Catering Assistant - Llantarnam Community Primary School

Catering Assistant – Llantarnam Community Primary School

Salary: hourly rate £13.47 | Grade
2. Contractual hours: 12.5 per week. Basis:
Term Time. Package:
Permanent. 38.8 weeks per year. Job reference: REQ
006465.

This position is suitable for a highly organized, enthusiastic, friendly and motivated individual to join the Schools Catering Team. The successful candidate will assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve required standards, including food preparation, serving appetising meals, cleaning the kitchen and dining hall, operating the cashless catering tills and having knowledge of Food Safety Regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Observe and comply with hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Undertake any training considered necessary for the post at any location deemed suitable by the Catering Manager.
• Always ensure the safe and correct use of all kitchen equipment.
• Keep full and accurate entries and records in all books/forms as per administrative procedures laid down by the Catering Department.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, show initiative, be an excellent team player and have high standards of hygiene.

Essential qualifications: (see attached Person Specification). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. Applications may be submitted in English or Welsh and will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer. The Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview if they meet the essential requirements. To request reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager before applying, testing or interview.

Applications should be submitted only via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications sent to other websites will not be received.

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.