General Kitchen Assistant, Merthyr Schools

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

People & Performance Directorate, School Department

School Catering

GENERAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Various Schools throughout Merthyr Tydfil (Please see attached list for Schools and Hours)

Term Time only

Grade 1 SCP 5 – £25,583 per annum pro rata FTE

Required as soon as possible

Responsible for the simple preparation of meals, setting up the service counter and dining areas, cleaning of catering operation; this is to include kitchen and dining areas to the standard as laid down by the Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Simple preparation of meals to include preparation of vegetables, snacks, drinks and cooking of prepared products and dishes.

Setting up of servery counter/point and service of food, practising portion control as per guidelines, also ensuring good food presentation.

Preparation and carrying of food and equipment to point of sales/service area and cleaning afterwards, also the setting up and cleaning of dining areas.

Washing up of crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils, ensuring good Health and Safety practices.

Removal of waste products and rubbish from all eating areas as per guidelines.

Maintain a clean working environment as set out in the Cleaning Schedule by ensuring regular cleaning of all work surfaces, equipment, storerooms and ancillary areas.

• Reporting of all equipment not working properly to onsite Manager (Cook)
• Reporting of any Health & Safety issues
• Comply with Food Hygiene Regulations (Level II Food Hygiene Certificate essential)
• Ensure food is stored correctly and at correct temperatures, if applicable
• The recording of all high risk food temperatures on delivery and prior to service, if applicable

Promote and sell through encouragement and friendliness towards the customer and portraying a professional approach through correct dress and appearance.

To work as part of a team under the guidance of the on-site Manager (Cook).

Prepare and contribute towards the identification of your training and development needs, utilising all learning opportunities and applying the knowledge and skills acquired to your role within the Organisation.

To comply with all Organisation administrative procedures as set out by MTCBC

GENERAL: To undertake such duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your salary grade and within your capabilities.

A valid Level II hygiene certificate is essential for this position.

Please indicate on your application which school and hours you are applying for.

Invitations to interview will be sent out by email.

Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

For further information please contact Fairyal Pabani on 01685 725134 or email Fairyal.Pabani@merthyr.gov.uk.

All new applicants are required to complete a 10 hour online Work Welsh Course. You will need to complete parts 1 and 2 of the course and must be able to evidence this prior to starting work with the Authority. For further information on how to complete this course please visit: https://learnwelsh.cymru/.

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk.

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725199 and are to be returned no later than 11th November 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.