Mobile Cook / Catering Assistant

Jobtailor; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a School Catering Assistant to set up dining areas, assist with meal preparation, and serve meals to pupils across Lancashire schools. This part-time position requires reliability, good communication and the ability to work calmly during busy periods.

You will help with kitchen and dining area cleaning, equipment upkeep and support the team in delivering nutritious meals. A DBS disclosure is required; sponsorship is not available and a valid UK driving licence is preferred

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to work 16.25 hours per week during term time.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining area, including moving and arranging furniture.
• Assist with preparation and cooking of food.
• Serve meals and drinks to pupils.
• Clear the dining area and put furniture away after service.
• Clean equipment, kitchen areas and dining areas.
• Help the team serve meals safely and efficiently.
• Support the delivery of nutritious meals to children across Lancashire schools.

Skills

Food Preparation

Meal Service

Kitchen Cleaning

Dining Area Setup

Equipment Cleaning

Job description

• Set up the dining area, including moving and arranging furniture
• Assist with preparation and cooking of food
• Serve meals and drinks to pupils
• Clear the dining area and put furniture away after service
• Clean equipment, kitchen areas and dining areas
• Help the team serve meals safely and efficiently
• Support the delivery of nutritious meals to children across Lancashire schools

Requirements

• Reliable, dependable and ready to contribute
• Works well as part of a team
• Can remain calm and work efficiently during busy periods
• Can use own initiative when needed
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Must be able to work 16.25 hours per week during term time
• Sponsorship is not available
• Successful applicant must apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong food preparation and catering skills, with a focus on delivering nutritious meals to children. Exhibits excellent customer service and communication abilities while working efficiently in a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Catering Experience
• Food Preparation
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Valid UK Driving Licence

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Food Preparation
• Meal Service
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Dining Area Setup
• Equipment Cleaning

Soft Skills

• Reliability
• Dependability
• Calm Under Pressure
• Initiative
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure

Industry Keywords

• Nutritious Meals
• Catering
• Food Safety
• Teamwork
• Customer Service