Catering Assistant at St Michael’s RC Primary School

North East Jobs; 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 involves working part-time at St Michael’s RC Primary School, where you will assist in food preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and serve meals to children. With no prior experience required, full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in catering. The position offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for training and career development, ensuring you can thrive in your role.

Benefits

Paid DBS, induction, and training

Full uniform and equipment provided

Opportunities for training and career development

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease

Pay enhancements for weekends and bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure activities

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training will be provided.
• Must be reliable and friendly with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Washing catering equipment and general kitchen cleaning.
• Assisting the chef with food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and tidiness in the service area.

Skills

Reliability

Positive Attitude

Teamwork

Hygiene Standards

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.

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

What we are looking for:

Reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our School Meals team as a Catering Assistant. No experience necessary, as full training will be provided. Various hours and locations are currently available.

About the role:

Working as part of a team and using your own initiative, duties include washing catering equipment, general cleaning of the kitchen, assisting the chef with food preparation, and maintaining hygiene standards within service deadlines. You will also help with tidiness and presentation of the service area, serve food to children, and provide brief descriptions of meals. Additional tasks include cleaning the dining room, setting up furniture, and clearing away equipment. The role involves regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.

This post involves regulated activity. Successful applicants will undergo additional recruitment checks, including a DBS check, police information check, and barred list check. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for jobs in regulated activity.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management operate across the city and Gateshead, providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals, and welfare catering services. Our team includes cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs, and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. We are committed to delivering high standards of service and investing in staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Paid DBS, induction, and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme
• Pay enhancements for weekends, bank holidays, and unsociable hours
• Support package including a free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on travel passes and leisure activities

Interested?

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

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If you wish to discuss this position, please contact Vicky Paterson at 0191 2783295.