Casual School Catering Assistant - Flexible Term-Time Roles

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Supportive team

Varied days

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Casual Catering Assistant for Lancaster & Morecambe. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals, ensuring pupils have a safe lunch experience across our School Catering Service, which serves 60,000+ meals daily in 500+ schools.

This casual, flexible role offers term-time hours and a hands-on environment where teamwork and initiative matter. Join us to help deliver nutritious meals and support child development.

Qualifications

• Reliable, dependable and ready to contribute.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can remain calm and work efficiently during busy periods.
• Has good customer service and communication skills.
• Desirable: previous catering and food-preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the dining area.
• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of food.
• Serving meals and drinks to pupils.
• Clearing the dining area and putting furniture away after service.
• Cleaning equipment, kitchen areas and dining areas.
• Helping the team serve meals safely and efficiently.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Casual Catering Assistant for Lancaster & Morecambe. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals, ensuring pupils have a safe lunch experience across our School Catering Service, which serves 60,000+ meals daily in 500+ schools.

This casual, flexible role offers term-time hours and a hands-on environment where teamwork and initiative matter. Join us to help deliver nutritious meals and support child development.