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Job reference REQ05908 Date posted 08/09/2026 Application closing date 25/09/2026 Location Crynallt Junior School Salary Salary: £14.82 to £16.61 (GR5 SCP 10- to SCP 17 pro rata Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 25 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf JDPS Cook (003).docx
Based at: Crynallt Infant Primary, Afan Valley Road, Cilma, Neath SA11 3AZ
You will be expected to have knowledge of the requirements in relation to preparation and cooking in large, as well as small numbers of meals for children.
You should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, HACCP, and comply with all Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.
You should possess City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ Level 2 or 3 Award in professional Catering or relevant experience. Also a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
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.
These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Catering Manager, on 07768761107 or email j.dennis@npt.gov.uk .
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