Mobile Catering Assistant | part time | Peripatetics | Lancaster & Morecambe, Lancashire

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

Job summary

A local educational services provider in Lancaster is seeking a Peripatetic/Mobile Cook/Catering Assistant. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals in various schools, working as part of a team to ensure proper food service. Ideal candidates will have good customer care skills and ideally some experience in catering. This is a part-time, term-time only position offering 16.25 hours per week with variable hours based on school meal uptake.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Customer care

Catering experience

Job description

Job Description

Salary £12.60 per hour | 16.25 hours per week | Fixed term, part time | Peripatetics | Lancaster & Morecambe, Lancashire

Peripatetic/Mobile Cook/Catering Assistant

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service.

You will work as part of a team in and around Lancaster, Morecambe and surrounding areas providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children. This position is working as cover in various schools within Lancashire.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of 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
• Running various kitchens in the absence of the unit manager

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• Essential car user
• 16.25 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake and service needs