Catering Assistant at St Michael’s RC Primary School

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their School Meals team as Catering Assistants. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment where full training is provided, ensuring all team members can thrive. Daily responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and serving meals to children. This position not only offers competitive pay but also a variety of perks, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for career development. If you're looking to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Paid DBS and induction training

Full uniform and equipment provided

Opportunities for skill development

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on travel and leisure

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Reliable and friendly individuals with a positive attitude are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washing catering equipment and cleaning the kitchen.
• Assisting with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Serving food to children and cleaning the dining room.

Skills

Reliability

Positive Attitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

No formal education required

Job description

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

An opportunity exists for suitable individuals to work within the Facility Operations as a Catering Assistant at St Michael’s RC Primary School, Clumber Street, NE4 7RE.

1 x 10 hours per week – 11:30 to 1:30pm Monday to Friday, Term time only, £12.60 per hour.

What we are looking for:
We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our School Meals team as a Catering Assistant. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. We have various hours and locations currently available.

About the role:
Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve washing catering equipment and undertaking general cleaning of the kitchen. Assisting the chef with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards within service deadlines. You will assist with the tidiness and presentation of the service area, serving food to the children and providing a brief description of the meals available. This will also include cleaning the dining room, setting up dining room furniture and clearing away equipment and materials. This will involve regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

About us:
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services. We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

INTERESTED?
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Alternatively, you can collect an application form from Condercum Road Depot Reception or email [e-mail].

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If you would like to discuss this post please call Vicky Paterson on 0191 2783295.