Job Description

General Kitchen Assistant Grade 2 – 20 hours per week, term time only (2 posts)

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Employer: Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Catering Services

About Us

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Catering Services has a proud record of achievements and prides itself on its dynamic workforce through its School Catering Service. Our catering teams are skilled in transforming seasonal ingredients into nutritious cooked meals that help to educate young people to support healthier lifestyles.

About The Role

We are looking for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual to support Y Pant Comprehensive. Duties will include:

• Food preparation and food serving.
• Washing up and cleaning in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Additional duties as required within the kitchen team.

The service operates term time only, Monday to Friday, with working hours ranging between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

About You

• You must be dedicated and reliable.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Know food safety and hygiene practices.
• Can follow instructions.
• Hold a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or be willing to work towards gaining it).

All successful applicants must have a food safety Certificate – Level 2 or a willingness to work towards gaining the qualification.

Welsh Language

This document is also available in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one made in English. The Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above who meet the essential criteria.

Equal Opportunities

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender status (including non‑binary identities), religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. We value diversity in our workforce and offer staff networks for employees, including an Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and a LGBTQ+ Network.

Contact

For further information or an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Central Catering Team on 01443 281141 or email CateringServices@rctcbc.gov.uk.