Peripatetics

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is looking for a committed Peripatetic to provide high-quality meals in schools. This part-time role requires working 16.25 hours a week, assisting with food preparation and service, and maintaining cleanliness in catering areas. Candidates should have good teamwork, customer care skills, and previous catering experience. The job is term time only and involves driving to various locations in the Preston area.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good customer care skills.
• Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining area for service.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food.
• Clean all equipment and catering areas.
• Run units in the absence of a UCS.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Customer care skills

Catering and food preparation experience

Job description

Peripatetics | Part time | Preston, Lancashire

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary £24,310 per annum |16.25 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Peripatetics | Preston, Lancashire

Peripatetic

Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committedindividuals to join the service

You will work as part of a team in and around Preston providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children. This position is working as cover in various schools within Lancashire. Contracted to a minimum of 16.25 hours per week, pro rata

Key responsibilities:

Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away

Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages

Clean all equipment and catering areas

Run units in the absence of a UCS

What we are looking for:

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative

Good customer care skills

Previous catering and food preparation experience would be essential

Running various kitchens in the absence of the unit manager

Working Hours/Days:

Monday to Friday

Term time only

Essential car user providing cover across the Preston area

16.25 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake and service needs

• Locations County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RE, GB