Catering Assistant St Edmunds

Lancashire County Council; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Term-time only

Local government benefits

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Catering Assistant for St Edmund's Primary School in Skelmersdale. The role is part-time (8.75 hours per week), term-time only, with permanent but variable hours. Duties include setting up dining space, food prep, serving pupils, and cleaning.

A reliable, team-oriented candidate with catering experience is required. Excellent customer service and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.
• Experience in preparing and serving meals in a school setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining area and arrange furniture for service.
• Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serve meals and drinks to pupils during service.
• Clear the dining area and store away furniture after service.
• Clean kitchen, dining and equipment areas.
• Help the team serve meals safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Tools

Food prep equipment

Job description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Part time | 8.75 hours per week | Term Time only | Permanent, Variable hours | St Edmund's Primary School

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Catering Assistant – St Edmund's Primary School

Good school meals depend on a reliable team. As a Catering Assistant at St Edmund's Primary School, you will help prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals and ensure pupils have a safe and positive lunchtime experience.

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering Service provides more than 60,000 meals each day across over 500 schools. You will play an important part in helping this service run smoothly.

About the role

This is a busy, active and hands-on role. You will work closely with your colleagues, but you will also need to use your initiative and take responsibility for completing your tasks.

In return, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do has a real impact, helping children receive nutritious meals and supporting their development.

A typical shift will involve:

• Setting up the dining area, including moving and arranging furniture.

• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of food.

• Serving meals and drinks to pupils.

• Clearing the dining area and putting furniture away after service.

• Cleaning equipment, kitchen areas and dining areas.

• Helping the team serve meals safely and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, dependable and ready to contribute.

• Works well as part of a team.

• Can remain calm and work efficiently during busy periods.

• Can use their own initiative when needed.

• Has good customer service and communication skills.

• Has previous catering and food-preparation experience, which is essential for this role.

• Can cover the Unit Catering Supervisor role during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the unit when required.

What we offer:

• Family-friendly working hours - Monday to Friday, term time only.

• A supportive team environment where everyone plays their part.

• An active and practical role with no two days quite the same

• A rewarding role supporting the health and wellbeing of local children.
• Lancashire County Council also offers a range of benefits, found on our website here.

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, found on our website here.

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

Local Government Reorganisation

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.

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