Job Description

Salary

13.05 - 13.26 per hour

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Casual

Package

Relief | Hours as and when required by the service area

Job category/type

Children and Family Services, Education, School

Date posted

11/08/2025

Job reference

REQ005674



You must 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.

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 catherine.davies@torfaen.gov.uk.

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

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Torfaen County Borough Council strive 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.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.