Relief Catering Assistant (White Hall Centre)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking Relief Catering Assistants at the White Hall Centre near Buxton. The role involves assisting with meal prep, serving, and keeping dining areas clean in a dynamic school/child services environment.

The post is flexible relief/casual hours with a focus on teamwork, hygiene and customer service. Prior food hygiene qualifications are desirable and the role offers an opportunity to contribute to children’s wellbeing in a unique Derbyshire setting.

Qualifications

• Teamworking to deliver a friendly dining experience.
• Good communication with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to follow food hygiene and health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and serving meals.
• Set up and clear dining areas, maintain cleanliness.
• Wash up and Kitchen/dining area cleaning to required standards.
• Replenish stocks in dining areas and support service delivery.
• Follow duty rotas and deadlines as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene qualification

NVQ Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Closing date: 31 December 2026

Working Pattern: Relief/Casual Hours as Required

Location: White Hall Centre, near Buxton, Derbyshire

Join Our Catering Team

We are looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Relief Catering Assistants to join our team at the White Hall Centre, near Buxton. This is a flexible relief position, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy catering environment and wants to play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality meals and services.

Working as part of our Children's Services team, you will help prepare and serve meals, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and contribute to creating a welcoming dining experience for customers.

About The Role

As a Relief Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the catering service under the direction of the kitchen lead. Your duties will include food preparation, serving meals, setting up dining areas and ensuring kitchen and dining facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and simple cooking tasks.
• Support the serving of meals to customers.
• Prepare and clear dining areas, including setting up and dismantling dining furniture.
• Wash up and clean after meal services.
• Clean kitchens, dining areas, equipment, utensils and furniture to required standards.
• Replenish stocks and supplies in dining areas.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety requirements at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a team to deliver an efficient catering service.

About You

• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be able to work to deadlines and follow duty rotas.
• Understand and follow safe working practices.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Have a flexible and positive approach to work.
• Have an awareness of food hygiene, food storage and health and safety requirements.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a production kitchen or food service environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification.
• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent qualification.
• Awareness of manual handling and food safety practices.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible relief work that can fit around other commitments.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people.
• A rewarding role in a unique Peak District setting.

Our Commitment

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential.

Interviews will take place as applications are received before the closing date.