Casual Kitchen Assistant, Plas Pencelli Outdoor Education Centre

Ref: 141504

Salary: £25,185 p.a.

pro rata plus benefits

Casual contract, various hours per week

Plas Pencelli is a vibrant Outdoor Education Centre owned by Swindon Borough Council.

With a strong team ethos and a commitment to delivering high-quality, off site educational experiences, we primarily serve school groups during term time.

Our experienced staff, excellent equipment, and access to premier South Wales venues ensure impactful and adventurous learning.

As a busy and friendly residential outdoor centre we cater for school aged children taking part in outdoor activities.

We have a 5 food hygiene rating.

The Kitchen Assistant will assist with the provision of good quality food for Plas Pencelli residents.

To prepare and serve meals, and to undertake the cleaning of designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

Duties include handling and storing a range of foods, serving meals, clearing away, dishwashing and cleaning floors and surfaces.

Key Details:
• Age: Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Working Hours: Due to the nature of outdoor centre work, hours can vary.

The shifts are either 7am to 12 noon or 4pm to 8pm.
• Training: Full training will be given.
• Safeguarding: Full compliance with child protection policies; DBS clearance required.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the right hand side of the page.

To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.

For further information about the role please email [email protected]

or call 01874 665241.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities.

Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]

Closing date: 1 March 2026