Catering Assistant

Lancashire County Council; Preston, Goosnargh; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Preston is seeking a committed Catering Assistant to join the team at Oliversons CE Primary School. This part-time role involves preparing and serving healthy meals for children, requiring previous catering and food preparation experience. The position operates during term time, totaling 11.25 hours per week, and includes variable hours. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork and customer care skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Range of benefits from Lancashire County Council

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Customer care skills

Job description

Salary £12.60 per hour | Part time | 11.25 hours per week | Permanent, Variable hours | Oliversons CE Primary School | Preston, Lancashire

Catering Assistant required Oliversons CE Primary School

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 Oliversons CE Primary School providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.

Key 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

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

Working Hours/Days

• Monday to Friday
• Term time only
• 11.25 hours per week variable

The post you are applying for 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.

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

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