Mobile Catering Assistant (CDC)

City of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous Local Government Pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

The City of Doncaster Council is inviting applications for a Mobile Catering Assistant to support school meal services across Doncaster. This part-time role (16.25 hours per week) runs term time plus six extra days, on a temporary 6-month contract, with a Grade 3 pro rata salary.

Based at various locations in Doncaster, you will join a friendly team delivering healthy meals to pupils, with DBS enhanced disclosure required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Have basic food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving healthy, nutritious meals in schools as part of a friendly team.
• Support food preparation and kitchen duties as required.
• Follow role profile and duties as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Communication skills

Food preparation basics

Job description

Based at: Various locations, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 3 £25,614 pro rata

Contract Type: Part Time 16.25 Hours Per Week (term time + 6 days) Temporary Contract Fixed 6 months

Closing date: 17/11/2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Mobile Catering Assistant.

We are looking to engage a catering assistant to join a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools. You must be able to communicate effectively and have basic food preparation skills. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting and interviews are TBC.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.