Catering Asst (High Tunstall College)

Hartlepool Borough Council

Tees Valley

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer savings

Job summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is recruiting catering staff to support the Cook in Hartlepool schools, delivering high standards of service and customer care to pupils. The role focuses on smooth dining room operations and adherence to food safety standards.

A DBS check is required; closing date is 31 December 2026. For details and informal chats, contact Lynne Bell at 01429 523850 or careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.

Responsibilities

The serving of food to the pupils
Setting out of dining room furniture (tables and chairs)
General cleaning duties (equipment and surfaces) both in the kitchen and dining room.
Ensure standards meet food safety and Health & Safety at Work Act regulations

Skills

Food service

Customer care

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

Please note that this post is a Safer Recruitment post and will be subject to DBS clearance at the appropriate level.

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of different benefits including; access to a Local Government Pension Scheme; access to a range of savings across the UK’s major retailers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an Employee Assistance Programme

We wish to appoint catering staff in various schools across Hartlepool, to support the Cook in ensuring that all aspects of the service are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. Quality standards and excellent customer care are the core values of the School Catering service.

Facilities Management are committed to providing a high standards of customer service, therefore we are looking for applicants who can project this professional approach when carrying out their daily duties.

Main Duties would include:

The serving of food to the pupils
Setting out of dining room furniture (tables and chairs)
General cleaning duties (equipment and surfaces) both in the kitchen and dining room.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to ensure standards meet the requirement of all food related legislation and the Health & Safety at Work Act regulations.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further detailsand an informal chat about the role to be undertaken please contact Lynne Bell, FacilitiesManagement Officer on 01429 523850.

Closing Date: 31st December 2026

If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or by sending an e-mail to careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com

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