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Job Summary
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a motivated and dedicated Catering Assistant who is passionate about cooking and has a good work ethic.
The role involves assisting the Cook in preparing nutritious and appetising meals while ensuring compliance with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements. Other duties include setting up and clearing away tables and general cleaning.
This is a temporary position until 20 July 2027.
Job Details
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Employer: Carmarthenshire County Council
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Job Title: Catering Assistant
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Location: Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom
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Salary: £13.81 per hour
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Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
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Closing Date: 10 November 2026, 23:55
Working Hours
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21 hours and 15 minutes per week
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4 hours and 15 minutes per day
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Monday to Friday, term time only
The working hours are ideal for fitting around family commitments and other roles offered by Carmarthenshire County Council.
Whether you are hoping to start a career in catering or looking to change your job, this role could help start you on that path.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Assisting the Cook in preparing nutritious and appetising meals.
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Ensuring compliance with all aspects of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety.
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Setting up and clearing away tables.
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Carrying out general cleaning duties.
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Assisting with other catering duties when required.
Requirements and Skills
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for a motivated and dedicated person who has:
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The ability to build good relationships with adults and children based on mutual respect.
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Knowledge of basic food safety. This would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.
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Good communication and people skills.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Qualities
Applicants will need:
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A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
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Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other catering duties.
Informal Enquiries
For an informal discussion, please contact:
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Contact: Kellie Balman
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Telephone: 07584 114650
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Email: KBalman@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Job Description
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DBS Check
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 Requirement
Welsh language level – verbal: Level 2
Applicants will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
The Rewards
Carmarthenshire County Council offers a range of benefits to its staff. The examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on the role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Benefits include:
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Competitive salary.
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Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option of purchasing additional annual leave.
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Access to staff health and wellbeing support.
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Personal development and career progression.
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Staff discount schemes and other benefits, e.g., cycle-to-work scheme.
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Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
Anonymous Recruitment
Carmarthenshire County Council adopts an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting.
Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including applicants’ names and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
Sharing equality monitoring data allows the Council to assess the impact its recruitment and employment policies and practices have and provides an opportunity to improve them where possible.
Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Additional Information
Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those it cares for and serves.
The Council ensures 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 that Carmarthenshire County Council has 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 they are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for Carmarthenshire County Council or its partner organisations.
Visa Sponsorship Information
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, applicants should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.
Please note: If applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria, their applications will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that an applicant is not eligible to apply, their application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026 at 23:55.
How to Apply
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