Kitchen Assistant

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job reference REQ
04956 Date posted 19/12/2025 Final date to receive applications 09/01/2026 Location Blaengwrach Primary School Salary Gr1 SCP 2 £ 12.65 per hour Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 5 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments JD&PS Kitchen Assistant.docx

School: 3

Glannant Pl, Cwmgwarch, Neath SA11 5TE

You will be expected to assist in the smooth running of the lunchtime service and maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen and undertake associated kitchen duties.

• Washing up
• Setting up and clearing away equipment and tables
• Cleaning of kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
• Assisting in the preparation of high quality and varied meals for young people.

You will work as part of a team and be able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.

There are no formal qualifications required for this post, however you will be required to undertake training of basic food hygiene and attend training courses relevant to this post.

Neath Port Talbot 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.

Welsh language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Catering Manager, on or email