Dining Room Assistant - Ferryside School - Job Share

Dining Room Assistant - Ferryside School - Job Share

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3113

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only

Location: Ferryside

Grade: Grade A +4%

Hourly Rate: £13.16

Contract Hours: 4 hours 30 minutes per week (Job share)

Responsibilities

• Serve healthy nutritious meals to pupils whilst ensuring that the dining room area is clean and hygienic.
• Set up and clear away tables.
• Perform general cleaning duties.
• Maintain accurate records for pupils who have food allergies and special dietary requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to build good relationships with adults and children based on mutual respect.
• Knowledge of basic food safety (an advantage, but not essential; full training will be given).
• Good communication and people skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with other catering duties.

Additional Requirements

• Basic conversational Welsh (Level 2). Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
• An Enhanced Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Susan Evans .

To apply, use our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements.

Closing Date

12/05/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits (e.g., cycle-to-work scheme)
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Eligibility

You must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. You will be asked about your nationality and right to work; proof may be required. The Council has a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk, prioritising existing employees on the redeployment pool.