Casual Kitchen Assistant, Plas Pencelli Outdoor Education Centre
Ref: 141504-3
Salary: £25,185 p.a. pro rata /£13.05per hour
Please note: 3.3% national pay award increase to be applied in October.
plus 12.07% uplift in respect of accrued holidays
Casual contract, various hours per week
Location: Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Plas Pencelli is a vibrant Outdoor Education Centre owned by Swindon Borough Council. With a strong team ethos and a commitment to delivering high-quality, off site educational experiences, we primarily serve school groups during term time. Our experienced staff, excellent equipment, and access to premier South Wales venues ensure impactful and adventurous learning.
About the role
Plas Pencelli is a vibrant local authority outdoor education centre set in beautiful grounds on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. We provide high-quality residential outdoor activity programmes for young people and adults, and we’re looking for friendly, reliable people to join our busy kitchen team.
As a Casual Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support our cooks in keeping the kitchen and dining areas running smoothly and to the highest standards of cleanliness. You’ll help with food handling and storage, serving meals, clearing away, dishwashing, and cleaning floors and surfaces. The centre holds a 5-star food hygiene rating.
Key Details
- Age: Minimum of 16 years of age.
- Working Hours: Due to the nature of outdoor centre work, hours can vary. The shifts are either 7am to 12 noon or 4pm to 8pm.
- Training: Full training will be given.
- Safeguarding: Full compliance with child protection policies; DBS clearance required
If you like working in a flexible, busy, friendly environment and ateam player who can follow direction and take pride in maintaining high standards, we’d love to hear from you!
Plas Pencelli is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").
For further information about the role please contact Ceri MacDonald, Business Development Officer, Plas Pencelli on office@plaspencelli.co.uk or call 01874 665241.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk
Closing date: 16 September 2026
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Casual Kitchen Assistant, Plas Pencelli employer: Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to transforming service delivery for the community. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a range of benefits. Join us in our mission to create a better quality of life for everyone in Swindon, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
