Catering Assistant I Schools Catering I Revoe Learning Academy, Blackpool

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's Revo Learning Academy in Blackpool is seeking a reliable part-time catering assistant to join our school meals service during term time. You will help prepare dining areas, assist in cooking and serving meals, and ensure clean, safe kitchen and dining spaces.

Working hours are 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, with some additional days per year. Previous catering experience is essential and teamwork is valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good customer care skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.
• Attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer care

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Variable hours | Part Time, 10 hours per week | Term Time only | Revoe Learning Academy, Blackpool

This part-time role is not open to sponsorship.

Working Hours/Days

• Ten hours per week equalling two hours per day, Monday to Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm, Term Time only
• Four cleaning days per year above contracted hours

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service.

You will work as part of a team in Revo Learning Academy providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Key Responsibilities Vary Between Job Roles

• Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Good customer care skills
• Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.
• Attention to detail essential.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028. If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation. Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.