Catering Assistant

Lancashire County Council; Heysham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Assistant to support food service at Trumcar Primary School, working 10 hours per week during term time. Responsibilities include preparing the dining area, cooking, and cleaning. Ideal candidates should have good customer care skills and some experience in catering. The position is fixed-term until January 1, 2027, with variable hours based on meal uptake. This role also requires a DBS disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Benefits

Benefits from Lancashire County Council

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Catering and food preparation experience would be desirable.
• Be willing to be trained to cover the unit in the event of sickness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service including moving and setting up furniture.
• Assist in cooking and serving food and beverages.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Customer care skills

Catering experience

Job description

Overview

Description Salary £12.60 per hour | Fixed-term until 01/01/26 | 10 hours per week | Permanent, Variable hours | Trumcar Primary School | Morecambe

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away.
• Assist The UCS in COOKING and serving food and beverages.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Good customer care skills
• Previous catering and food preparation experience would be desirable.
• Be willing to be trained to cover the unit in the event of sickness.

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• Fixed term until 01 January 2027

10 hours per week fixed term, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.