School Catering Assistant - Term-Time, Family-Friendly

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Term time only

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is hiring a Catering Assistant in Burnley for a part-time, term-time role. The position is fixed-term until July 2027 with variable hours, offering family-friendly school hours and an opportunity to support pupils with nutritious meals.

The role requires prior catering/food-preparation experience and strong customer service skills; you will work in a busy school kitchen and may cover the Unit Catering Supervisor when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.
• Good customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and stay calm during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve nutritious school meals to pupils.
• Support general kitchen and cleaning duties.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Create a safe, welcoming dining environment for children.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Cover the Unit Catering Supervisor role during absences.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food preparation

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Lancashire County Council is hiring a Catering Assistant in Burnley for a part-time, term-time role. The position is fixed-term until July 2027 with variable hours, offering family-friendly school hours and an opportunity to support pupils with nutritious meals.

The role requires prior catering/food-preparation experience and strong customer service skills; you will work in a busy school kitchen and may cover the Unit Catering Supervisor when needed.