We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Merthyr Tydfill to assist with the appointment of a Kitchen Assistant, on a 3 -month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £13.05 - £16.57 per Hour Hours per week: 10 Summary: The Grade 2 Kitchen Assistant will support the provision of high-quality, nutritious meals to residents in the Councils care homes. Working under the direction of the Cook or Catering Supervisor, the role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are met. The postholder will contribute to creating a safe, pleasant, and supportive dining experience for residents, many of whom may have specific dietary requirements. Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals in accordance with menus and dietary guidelines. Assist in checking and storing food deliveries, ensuring correct rotation and stock control. Adhere to all food hygiene, safety, and infection control regulations. Dispose of waste in line with environmental and health & safety requirements. Report any equipment faults, hazards, or concerns to the Cook or Catering Supervisor promptly. Essentials: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain). Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements in a catering environment. Previous experience in a catering or kitchen role, ideally within a care home, school, or healthcare setting Social Care Wales Registeration Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires a Basic DBS Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. OR11214