School Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time, Term Time

Lancashire County Council; Borough of Fylde; On-site; GBP 9,635,000 - 11,021,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is inviting applications for a Catering Assistant at Kirkham and Wesham Primary School. This part-time, term-time role offers 10 hours per week and a fixed term contract to 31 December 2026, with hours predominantly during lunchtimes.

Join a friendly school kitchen team, enjoy family-friendly hours, training and development opportunities, and a supportive working environment focused on healthy meals for children.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.
• Reliable, dependable and able to contribute as part of a team.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work in a busy school lunch environment.
• Willing to work term-time only, Monday to Friday, 11:30–1:30.

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

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliable and dependable

Food safety awareness

Job description

Lancashire County Council is inviting applications for a Catering Assistant at Kirkham and Wesham Primary School. This part-time, term-time role offers 10 hours per week and a fixed term contract to 31 December 2026, with hours predominantly during lunchtimes.

Join a friendly school kitchen team, enjoy family-friendly hours, training and development opportunities, and a supportive working environment focused on healthy meals for children.