Term-Time School Catering Assistant – Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's School Catering Service is seeking a Mobile General Catering Assistant in Chorley. The role is fixed term until February 2027, offering five hours per week minimum and family-friendly, term-time working hours.

You will help serve nutritious meals, work as part of a friendly team, and help create a safe, welcoming dining environment for pupils. You will follow food safety and hygiene standards and may cover the Unit Catering Supervisor during periods of absence.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and food-preparation experience is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to cover the Unit Catering Supervisor during absences.

Responsibilities

• Help serve nutritious school meals.
• 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 seeking a Mobile General Catering Assistant in Chorley. The role is fixed term until February 2027, offering five hours per week minimum and family-friendly, term-time working hours.

You will help serve nutritious meals, work as part of a friendly team, and help create a safe, welcoming dining environment for pupils. You will follow food safety and hygiene standards and may cover the Unit Catering Supervisor during periods of absence.