School Catering Assistant - Family-Friendly, Term-Time Hours

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 7,900 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering Service seeks a Catering Assistant for its busy school kitchens in Burnley. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals for pupils and support day-to-day kitchen duties, contributing to a safe, welcoming lunchtime experience.

The role emphasizes family-friendly, term-time hours with continuous training and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food preparation is essential.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.
• Reliable, dependable and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve nutritious school meals.
• Support general kitchen and cleaning duties.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Help create a safe and welcoming dining environment for children.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Catering experience

Tools

Hygiene standards

Job description

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering Service seeks a Catering Assistant for its busy school kitchens in Burnley. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals for pupils and support day-to-day kitchen duties, contributing to a safe, welcoming lunchtime experience.

The role emphasizes family-friendly, term-time hours with continuous training and development opportunities within a supportive team.