Catering Assistant – Penglais Comprehensive School

2 weeks ago


Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Ceredigion County Council Full time

About the role

We seek to appoint a Catering Assistant who will work in a busy kitchen preparing and providing light snacks to our staff and students as well as working on the tills as required whilst maintaining health and safety standards at all times. This role would need to start at 11am.

The right candidate will enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment. The main qualities required to succeed in the role are being able to relate well to students and a commitment to positive and healthy outcomes for young people, an enthusiasm for providing a quality provision in the canteen and excellent attendance and punctuality.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school. 

Ysgol Penglais School has much to offer:

a research-based school with good relationships between staff and studentsa commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leadersaccess to the bustling university town of Aberystwythlocated on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

Information Pack

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on or email

Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.

Interviews: week beginning 8th January

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows: 

School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in EducationAdditional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational PsychologyPupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil VoiceEducation Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy supportSchool Admissions Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; MuseumInfrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; GrantsCatering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.


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