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Catering Assistant Jobs in Keynsham, England, United Kingdom at Bath & North East Somerset Council
Title: Catering Assistant
Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Location: Keynsham, England, United Kingdom
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
This post attracts a Welcome Payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
Enhanced Pay Opportunities
We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
About The Team
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Catering Assistants to work with us at our site in Keynsham:
- Hawthorn Court, Hawthorn Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1BF
This is more than just a job it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact. The role is permanent, offering 7 hours on average per week on a cycling two-week fixed rota, including two weekends per month and bank holidays. Working hours are from 12pm to 2:00pm.
About The Role
Experience, skills, and abilities needed for the role:
- Assisting with transportation and delivery of food across from our kitchen.
- Washing and drying of catering equipment/crockery.
- All aspects of supporting the team with serving food and drink to service users and others as directed by other team members.
- Cleaning of dining and kitchen space.
- Setting up of the dining space.
- Ensuring the provision of enough supplies of clean crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils for each meal service.
- The ability to effectively communicate with care staff, service users and visitors.
- A proactive team player who is also able to work on their own initiative and without supervision.
Why This Role Could Be Perfect For You
- Great for parents or carers looking for work that fits around childcare.
- Ideal for those wanting to top up their pension or supplement other income.
- Perfect for anyone seeking a better work-life balance with predictable daytime hours.
- Semi-retired? Stay active and engaged without committing to full-time work.
- Students or career changers? Earn while you learn with a steady, flexible role.
- Local convenience work close to home and avoid long commutes.
- Join a friendly, community-focused team where your contribution truly matters.
- Enjoy training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
- Stable, permanent employment with a reputable local authority.
- Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays extra income potential.
- Works well alongside other part-time jobs or self-employment.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Zoltan Simko, Hospitality Services Manager, by email on [email protected].
Interview date: TBC
No Agencies Please.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
About Bath And North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
