Cook 1 | £12.65 per hour | Summer Lane Primary School

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their team in Barnsley. This role entails assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring cleanliness in a bustling school kitchen. Ideal candidates should possess teamwork and communication skills, and a Food Hygiene Certificate is a plus. This permanent position offers £12.65 per hour with a part-time commitment of 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays

Career progression opportunities

Great rates of pay

Strong pension fund

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy environment and as part of a team.
• Positive, can-do nature and strong communication skills.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic food preparation and setup of dining areas.
• Serve meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Hygiene awareness

Job description

Overview

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!

About the Post: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Catering Assistant in one of the Boroughs schools. Working within the Barnsley Schools Catering service, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the children receive a healthy, tasty meal.

About the role

The work is varied and may include basic food preparation. Reporting to the Head of Kitchen you will support in the setting up of dining areas, serving of meals and all associated cleaning duties in a busy kitchen. Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential. All training will be provided.

About you

The successful candidate will be of a positive and can-do nature who thrives in a busy environment. Working as a team to ensure meals are ready for service is a fundamental part of the role therefore experience of working within a team and to deadlines would be advantageous. They should be able to deal with staff and pupils in a polite and friendly manner utilising appropriate communications skills.

If you require support with completing your online application, please contact the team on 01226 773684 alternatively email us at and we would be happy to help.

How to apply

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Vacancy Exposure Profile: Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances

Employee experience

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make changes by building partnerships with residents, partners, businesses and organisations to benefit Barnsley.

Post details

About the Post: Please note that due to the nature of this position and the need to work with specific equipment, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from individuals under the age of 18.

• Position reference: 50011292/746751
• Directorate: Core Services | Service: Operational Finance & School’s Catering
• Salary: £12.65 per hour / £24,413 pro rata
• Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday
• Hours per week: 17.50
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: 26/09/2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check. If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa. Our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays
• Working hours during term time whilst your children/grandchildren are in school
• Working Monday-Friday so you get weekends and evenings to do what you love
• Great rates of pay
• A strong pension fund
• Opportunities for career progression