School Catering Assistant - Term Time, Family‑Friendly Hours

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

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering Service is hiring a part-time Catering Assistant for St Mary's C of E Primary School in Kirby Lonsdale. The role supports preparing and serving meals during term-time, with a 17-hour week and a fixed-term end date of 23 July 2027.

Applicants should have catering and food-preparation experience, good customer service, and strong teamwork. The role offers family-friendly hours and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.
• Good customer service and clear communication skills are required.
• Ability to cover the Unit Catering Supervisor role during absences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Lancashire County Council’s School Catering Service is hiring a part-time Catering Assistant for St Mary's C of E Primary School in Kirby Lonsdale. The role supports preparing and serving meals during term-time, with a 17-hour week and a fixed-term end date of 23 July 2027.

Applicants should have catering and food-preparation experience, good customer service, and strong teamwork. The role offers family-friendly hours and a supportive team environment.