Catering Assistant

Rochdale Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to deliver high-quality meals in a busy school kitchen. This role offers 15 hours per week during term time only and requires strong culinary skills, creativity, and a commitment to promoting healthy eating. You’ll receive training in Food Hygiene and allergens, with a uniform provided. If you have a passion for great food and can work effectively in a team, apply now!

Benefits

Uniform provided

Full training in Food Hygiene and Allergens

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment, demonstrating culinary skills.
• Commitment to promoting healthy eating among pupils.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and allergens, with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Work closely with school leadership and stakeholders.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Creativity

Excellent kitchen skills

Great communication skills

Flexible attitude

Job description

Salary : £25.583 pro rata. £13.26 per hour.

This is a part time, term time only role working 15 hours a week.

Join Our Team at Fresh Kitchen!

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Catering Assistant to help deliver high‑quality meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen.

As part of our team, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a passion for great food while working closely with school leadership and stakeholders.

What We are Looking For

• Strong culinary skills and a love for quality food
• Creativity and an innovative approach
• Commitment to promoting healthy eating among pupils
• Excellent kitchen skills and strict adherence to Health & Safety
• Knowledge of dietary needs and allergens (training provided)
• Great communication skills and a flexible, “can‑do” attitude
• Residency in Rochdale or Oldham

What We Offer

• Term‑time hours, Monday to Friday
• Full training in Food Hygiene, Allergens, Safeguarding, and kitchen operations
• Uniform provided

If you’re ready for a rewarding challenge and want to make a real difference, apply now!

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the 4 essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.