Permanent Cook

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Job reference REQ05513 Date posted 02/06/2026 Application closing date 17/07/2026 Location Mobile Catering Salary Salary: GR5 SCP 10 £27,694 - SCP 17 £31,022 pro rata Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 25 Basis Term Time Job category/type Catering and Cleaning Attachments JDPS Mobile Cook.docx

25 hours per week Term Time Only Starting September 2026.

Monday - Friday - 0900 to 1400

Based at: Ysgol Hendrefelin, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7TY

You will be expected to have knowledge of the requirements in relation to preparation and cooking in large, as well as small numbers of meals for children.

You should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, HACCP, and comply with all Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.

You should possess City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ Level 2 or 3 Award in professional Catering or relevant experience. Also a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.

Own transport is required for this post, which qualifies for the Council's casual car user allowance.

Neath Port Talbot is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child's) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.