Mobile Catering Assistant (Peripatetic)| Moor Park High School | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Mobile Catering Assistant for term-time work across Ribble Valley and Preston. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in dining area setup. Applicants must have a full UK driving license and be a team player with customer service skills. This is a part-time position of 16.25 hours per week, offering a salary of £12.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• Experience in catering or food preparation preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve healthy meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in catering areas and equipment.
• Set up and clear down dining area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Mobile Catering Assistant (Peripatetic) – Term Time Only with Travel Across Ribble Valley & Preston. Location: Lancashire (Hyndburn & Ribble Valley areas). Salary: £12.60 per hour. Type: Permanent. Hours: Part-time (16.25 hours per week, term time).

Responsibilities

• Support various school kitchens by preparing, cooking, and serving healthy, balanced meals
• Help set up and clear down the dining area, including moving and arranging furniture
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all catering areas and equipment

Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car (travel across Ribble Valley & Preston)
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Have great customer service skills
• Can adapt quickly to different environments
• Experience in catering or food preparation (preferred but not essential)
• International sponsorship: not open to international sponsorship

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday – 3.25 hours per day
• Total of 16.25 hours per week, term time only
• Travel across Ribble Valley and Preston (mileage allowance may apply)

Notes: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a "disclosure". Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.