Catering Assistant x 11

Middlesbrough Council; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to help in their Catering service. This part-time role involves serving meals and ensuring cleanliness in multiple school kitchens while receiving training for skills development. Ideal for candidates seeking a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annually.

Flexible working arrangements.

Electric car lease scheme.

Cycle to work scheme.

Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Excellent career progression prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, large-scale catering environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing up, cleaning the kitchen and dining hall.
• Serve lunchtime meals to children.
• Support the School Meal Service in various schools.

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Catering service as a Catering Assistant.

About Us

You will assist the Unit Supervisor with washing up, cleaning the kitchen and dining hall, and serving lunchtime meals to children, along with other general duties to support the School Meal Service.

This role involves moving around all schools within Middlesbrough that we serve and is not restricted to just one school.

Experience in a busy, large-scale catering environment is preferred but not essential. Additional training will be provided, including the Basic Food Hygiene Course online, allergen training, and other relevant training.

Please note, this is a part-time role working 10 hours per week, term time only.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

We offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annually.
• Staff networks run by staff for staff.
• Flexible working arrangements (dependent on role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Excellent career progression prospects and more!

If you'd like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Caroline Harland.

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and can demonstrate they are a disabled person, a looked after young person, care leaver, or veteran.