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Employer: Carmarthenshire County Council
Job Title: Mobile Catering Assistant
Location: Llanelli, Wales, UK
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only
Closing Date: 11/10/2026, 23:55
Come and Join Carmarthenshire County Council Team
If you are passionate about cooking and have a good work ethic, Carmarthenshire County Council would love to hear from you.
Working for Carmarthenshire County Council, you will have the opportunity to work in busy kitchens located in the Llanelli area. You will assist the Cook’s in preparing nutritious and appetising meals whilst ensuring compliance with all aspects of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety. Other duties will include the setting up and clearing away of tables and general cleaning duties.
This post is for 16 hours and 15 minutes per week / 3 hours 15 minutes per day. Hourly rate is £13.45.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks), ideal to fit around family commitments and other roles Carmarthenshire County Council offer. Carmarthenshire County Council offer an ‘annualised’ pay scheme so that staff who work term time receive pay over 52 weeks. If you are hoping to start a career in catering or even looking to change your job, this role could help start you on that path.
Requirements
Carmarthenshire County Council needs a motivated and dedicated person who has:
- The ability to build good relationships with adults and children based on mutual respect.
- Knowledge of basic food safety. This would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.
- Good communication and people skills
- The ability to work on their own and as part of a team.
You will need:
- A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
- Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other catering duties.
Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Evans – 07825 388271 – RJEvans@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Job Description
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DBS Level
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh Language Level – Verbal
Level 2 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
The Rewards
Carmarthenshire County Council are proud to offer a range of benefits to staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition 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
Anonymous Recruitment
Carmarthenshire County Council adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
Carmarthenshire County Council are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities they serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows Carmarthenshire County Council to assess the impact their recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Additional Information
Carmarthenshire County Council are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those Carmarthenshire County Council care for and serve. Carmarthenshire County Council make sure all staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, Carmarthenshire County Council have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on the redeployment pool.
Right to Work Eligibility
Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
How to Apply
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