Mobile catering assistant

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking a Peripatetic (Mobile catering assistant) to work part-time, providing high-quality meals for school children across various schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, possess good customer care skills, and be an essential car user. This role offers a salary of £12.60 per hour for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week, with varying hours depending on service needs.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Various employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.
• Essential car user required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service, including moving and setting up furniture.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work under pressure and use own initiative.

Skills

Catering and food preparation experience

Good customer care skills

Job description

12.50 hours per week as a Peripatetic (Mobile catering assistant) covering schools in the Rossendale, Blackburn and Burnley areas. Mileage allowance. Term time only. Monday to Friday.

You will work as part of a team in and around Lancaster, providing high‑quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children. The role involves cover at various schools within Lancashire and is contracted to a minimum of 12.50 hours per week, pro‑rata.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service, including moving and setting up furniture and putting away.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Provide good customer care skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous catering and food preparation experience – essential.
• Essential car user.

Pay and Hours

Salary £12.60 per hour. Minimum 12.5 hours per week, variable hours depending on service needs.

Benefits

Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.