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Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mill Hill Primary School, Sunderland City Council, is seeking a Catering Assistant on a temporary six-month basis to join our school kitchen team in Mill Hill.

Key duties include setting up and cleaning the dining area, general kitchen cleaning, assisting in food and beverage preparation, and serving meals under the Cook in Charge. Shortlisting: 21 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undertake training.
• Ability to move and store dining furniture safely.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when requested.
• Preferably experience in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and cleaning the dining area.
• Carry out general cleaning duties in catering areas.
• Assist in food and beverage preparation as directed by Cook in Charge.
• Assist in the service of all food and beverages.

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Mill Hill Primary School - Catering Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team in the School Kitchen on a temporary basis for six months in the first instance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the setting up and cleaning down of the dining area
• Carry out general cleaning duties in all relevant catering areas
• Assist in the preparation of food and beverages as directed by the Cook in Charge in line with pupil requirements and legislation
• To assist in the service of all food and beverages

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a certificate in Food Hygiene, or be willing to undertake training
• Be able to move and store dining furniture safely
• Have the flexibility to work additional hours when requested
• Preferably have experience in food preparation

Shortlisting: Monday 21st September 2026