Relief Catering Assistant - Various SitesCouncil

We are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic, and motivated person to join the Schools Catering Team on a relief basis. You will help to provide cover at various schools to maintain an enjoyable school dining experience. 

As the successful candidate you will be able to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards including food preparation, serving appetising meals, cleaning down the kitchen and dining hall and having some knowledge of Food Safety Regulations. 

As the successful candidate, you will need good communication skills, be able to show initiative, be an excellent team player, and have high standards of hygiene. You will be required to have the ability and confidence to work and thrive in a busy environment. 

You will need to: 

• Observe and comply with Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures.
• Undertake any training considered necessary for the post at any location considered suitable by the Catering Manager.
• Always ensure the safe and correct use of all kitchen equipment. 

You will be required to keep full and accurate entries and records in all books/forms in accordance with administrative procedures laid down by the Catering Department. 

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Catherine Davies on 01633 647484 or [email protected]. 

It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. 

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.