Catering Assistant (St Michaels RC Primary School)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Catering Assistant for their School Meals team. The role requires friendly and reliable candidates with no prior experience needed, as full training will be provided. Daily duties involve food preparation, serving meals to children, and maintaining hygiene standards. Competitive hourly pay, paid DBS checks, training, and an attractive pension scheme are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave

Paid DBS, induction, and training

Full uniform and equipment provided

Opportunities to learn new skills

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on travel passes and leisure

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Strong commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash catering equipment and clean the kitchen.
• Assist the chef with food preparation.
• Serve food to children and describe meals available.
• Clean the dining room and set up furniture.

Skills

Reliability

Friendly attitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate

Facility Services & Civic Management

St Michael’s Primary, Clumber Street, NE4 7RE

1 x 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11:30am to 1:30pm

Term time only.

This is a site-specific advert for our school catering assistant roles. If you are interested in other locations advertised by Newcastle City Council, please mention this in the additional information part of the application form.

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our School Meals team as a Catering Assistant. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

About the role:

Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve washing catering equipment and undertaking general cleaning of the kitchen. Assisting the chef with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards within service deadlines. You will assist with the tidiness and presentation of the service area, serving food to the children and providing a brief description of the meals available.

This will also include cleaning the dining room, setting up dining room furniture and clearing away equipment and materials. This will involve regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

In order to complete a DBS check you will have to provide us with ID documents to allow us to process your checks. Please make sure you check the list of acceptable ID attached to this advert. You will not be able to start this role without a DBS and you cannot complete a DBS without the relevant ID so this is essential.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

INTERESTED?

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

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If you would like to discuss this post please call Vicky Paterson on 07773288880.