Catering Assistant | St Richard's Primary School

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Family-friendly hours

Pupil lunch supervision opportunities

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant at St Richard's Primary School. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals and ensure a safe, positive lunchtime experience for pupils, within term-time hours.

The role is busy and hands-on, requiring reliability, initiative and the ability to work well with a team. A DBS check is part of the recruitment process and staff benefit from family-friendly hours.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.
• Good customer service and communication skills are required.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to cover the Unit Catering Supervisor role during absences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Part time | 18.75 hours per week | Term Time only | Permanent, Variable hours | St Richard's Primary School

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

Job Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | Part time | 18.75 hours per week | Term Time only | Permanent, Variable hours | St Richard's Primary School

Catering Assistant – St Richard's Primary School Good school meals depend on a reliable team. As a Catering Assistant at St Richard'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.