Catering Assistant

Gateshead Council; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Car scheme

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a part-time, term-time school kitchen assistant to help prepare and serve midday meals in a primary/secondary setting. You will follow a set menu, cater for dietary needs, and support pupils, staff and families with high-quality food service.

Role requires teamwork, reliability and a commitment to high standards, with duties spanning cooking, cleaning, and completing routine paperwork.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a similar position.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to high standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and service of mid-day lunch, including provisions for vegetarian, special diets, religious and cultural requirements, following a set menu.
• Assist in the provision of a high standard of customer care for pupils, parents, Head Teacher, and all members of school staff.
• Assist in the thorough cleaning of kitchen premises and equipment, dining hall and dining tables.
• Assist when necessary in completing any relevant paperwork / bookwork.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks.
• Work in line with LACA Professional Standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Relevant kitchen experience

Job description

Who We Are & What We Stand For

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

The Property, Assets and Traded Services team are pivotal in the Council’s building, asset and estates management, keeping Council properties, including Schools, clean, safe and healthy for all who use them. Our wider teams also take care of planned preventative maintenance programmes and capital project management and delivery.

Please note, this is a part-time, term-time only post and the advertised salary is pro rata for the hours worked.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and service of mid-day lunch, including provisions for vegetarian, special diets, religious and cultural requirements, following a set menu
• Assist in the provision of a high standard of customer care for pupils, parents, Head Teacher, and all members of school staff
• Assist in the thorough cleaning of kitchen premises and equipment, dining hall and dining tables
• Assist when necessary in completing any relevant paperwork / bookwork
• Undertake any other relevant tasks
• Work in line with LACA Professional Standards

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant experience within a similar position
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexible approach to work
• Commitment to high standards
• Good communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Relevant experience within a similar position
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexible approach to work
• Commitment to high standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service skills

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.