At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing nutritious meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Bro Dinefwr Secondary School.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work term time only, ideal for students or those with family commitments.
- Why this job: Perfect for food lovers wanting to make a difference in a vibrant school setting.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 25949 - 25949 £ per year.
Catering Assistant - Bro Dinefwr Secondary School
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- About the vacancy
- Vacancy ID: 3032
- Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
- Number of vacancies: 2
- Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only
- Location: Llandeilo
- Grade: Grade A +4%
- Salary: £25,949 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement) (Full time, 37hrs)
- Hourly Rate: £13.45 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement)
- Contract Hours: 12 hours 30 minutes per week
- Come and Join Our Team
If you are passionate about cooking and have a good work ethic, we would love to hear from you because our self‑motivated and dedicated team requires a Catering Assistant.
Working for us, you will have the opportunity to work in a busy and exciting environment.
You will be responsible for assisting our Cook in preparing nutritious and appetising meals whilst ensuring compliance with all aspects of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety.
Other duties will include setting up and clearing away tables and general cleaning duties.
This post is for 12 hours 30 minutes per week / 2 hours 30 minutes per day. The hourly rate is £13.16.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks), ideal to fit around family commitments and other roles we offer.
We offer an ‘annualised’ pay scheme so that our staff who work term time receive pay over 52 weeks.
We need a motivated and dedicated person who has
- The ability to build good relationships with adults and children based on mutual respect.
- Knowledge of basic food safety – this would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.
- Good communication and people skills.
- The ability to work on their own and as part of a team.
You will need
- A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
- Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other catering duties.
We will require an Enhanced Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for this role.
It is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.
Level 2 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
- Closing Date
- 10/07/2026 23:55
- The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Eligibility and specific benefits may vary depending on role or contract type.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option of purchasing additional annual leave.
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support.
- Personal development and career progression opportunities.
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e. g., cycle-to-work scheme.
- Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
- Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve.
We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility
You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom.
This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress.
How to Apply
All applications must be made using our online application system.
If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email jobs@carmarthenshire. gov. uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
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