Catering Assistant - Denbigh High School
Catering Assistant - Denbigh High School
Job reference: HFCF00406D1MTE
Location: Denbigh High School, Denbigh
Salary: Grade 1 - £13.70-£13.92 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only
Permanent
We believe our most important asset is our staff and our aim is to support your development. We provide our Catering Assistants with the opportunity to develop a career with us, offering the chance to achieve nationally recognised qualifications which are fully funded by the council, in our award winning team.
Not only will you be working in newly built schools and modern kitchens, you will also be entitled to a generous amount of holidays, discounts at hundreds of retailers (including our leisure centres) across the UK, family friendly and work-life balance practices, opportunities to upskill and develop and much more.
There are a variety of rewarding opportunities available within the teams of the Catering Service, so please call Tracey Rose on 07824837781 and ask for more information.
Job purpose
To support and assist the Cook in Charge/Senior Cook with general catering duties to enable the provision of school meals. Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room and storeroom as and when directed; including equipment.
Principal accountabilities and responsibilities
- Support the Cook in Charge/Senior Cook with general catering duties to enable the efficient provision of school meals.
- Assist with laying tables and clearing away furniture.
- Ensure all utensils, crockery and equipment are thoroughly washed.
- Assist with serving of meals to pupils.
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room and storerooms as directed.
- Respond to customer enquiries e.g. Meal of the Day, food content etc. and recommend appropriate meal choices.
- Undertake other reasonable management instructions.
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
- Enthusiasm and ability is more important than academic achievement
- Able to clean and tidy, taking pride in their work
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Punctual and reliable
Experience working in kitchens is desirable but full training is provided. A Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene is not essential as full training is provided. Empathy with the Welsh language and culture is essential; Welsh speaking is desirable (Level 1).
Employment checks
- DBS check
- 2 satisfactory references
- Medical clearance
Our Catering Assistants are integral to the running of the kitchens throughout the county, and we aim to support and encourage the post holder in developing their career in this field.
Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh language and application forms received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.
Closing date: 26/11/2026