Catering Assistant (Permanent Variable Hours)

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking enthusiastic individuals for part-time roles in school meals services. This position offers the chance to engage with children in a vibrant school environment, serving meals and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal for those looking for flexible work hours, this role provides training and the opportunity to cover various kitchens across Sunderland. If you enjoy working in a team and have a friendly disposition, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of children while gaining valuable experience in catering services.

Qualifications

• No previous catering experience required; full training will be provided.
• Must have a pleasant manner and a love for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Serving meals, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen.
• General catering duties and movement of dining furniture.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

Looking for part-time, term-time work in school meals? Do you have a happy, pleasant manner and a love of children? Then please read on!

Variable Hour positions exist within the school meals service across all areas of the City of Sunderland (including Washington, Hetton le Hole, and Houghton le Spring).

Duties will include:

1. Serving of meals
2. Washing up
3. Cleaning of the kitchen
4. Movement of dining furniture
5. All general catering duties

You will be required to cover in a range of kitchens in your locality where required. Hours worked will depend on the kitchen where you are covering but will tend to average around 2 hours/day over the lunchtime period. If you are looking for extra hours, then work is also available within the Council’s Building Cleaning service, cleaning in schools and civic buildings on mornings/afternoons (this can be discussed at interview if necessary). There is regular work available for PVH staff, and permanent contracted hour positions are advertised for existing school meals employees throughout the year. Previous catering experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an informal discussion, please contact Keith Miles, Catering Services Manager on 07801 042 171. E-Mail: [e-mail]

Applications should be made online at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance, contact: [e-mail]

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

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