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

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

Job summary

Lytham Hall Park Primary School is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the school kitchen team. The role offers family-friendly, term-time hours (Monday to Friday) with a fixed term until 31 December 2026. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals and support kitchen duties while adhering to hygiene standards.

The post is part-time, salary £13.45 per hour, and based at the school in Lancashire. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Be reliable and contribute to the team.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Stay calm and work efficiently during busy periods.
• Use own initiative when needed.
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills.
• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help 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

Reliable

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Customer service

Food prep experience

Job description

Lytham Hall Park Primary School is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the school kitchen team. The role offers family-friendly, term-time hours (Monday to Friday) with a fixed term until 31 December 2026. You will help prepare and serve healthy meals and support kitchen duties while adhering to hygiene standards.

The post is part-time, salary £13.45 per hour, and based at the school in Lancashire. Sponsorship is not available for this role.