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

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's School Catering Service is hiring a Catering Assistant at Penwortham Girls High School. The role is part-time, term-time only, 10 hours per week, with a focus on serving healthy meals and supporting kitchen duties.

You will join a friendly team, follow food safety standards, and contribute to a safe and welcoming dining environment for pupils. Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential for this role.
• Good customer service and communication skills are required.
• Reliable, team-oriented and able to use initiative during busy periods.

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

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Lancashire County Council's School Catering Service is hiring a Catering Assistant at Penwortham Girls High School. The role is part-time, term-time only, 10 hours per week, with a focus on serving healthy meals and supporting kitchen duties.

You will join a friendly team, follow food safety standards, and contribute to a safe and welcoming dining environment for pupils. Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.