Term-Time School Dining & Catering Assistant

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wigan Council is hiring a Mobile Catering Assistant to cover schools across the borough during term time. The role requires flexible, reliable staff who can move between kitchens, set up dining areas, and help with serving meals.

The job focuses on delivering safe, high-quality meals with strong customer service and teamwork, with support from the Local Kitchen Business Management and Operations teams. Flexible working patterns are available within service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or catering setting preferred.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Able to work flexible shifts during term time.

Responsibilities

• Move furniture and set up dining halls before service.
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
• Assist with food preparation and service of meals.
• Attend pre-term kitchen cleaning days and support the school chef.
• Provide reliable cover for absent catering staff across the borough.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible

Calm under pressure

Job description

Wigan Council is hiring a Mobile Catering Assistant to cover schools across the borough during term time. The role requires flexible, reliable staff who can move between kitchens, set up dining areas, and help with serving meals.

The job focuses on delivering safe, high-quality meals with strong customer service and teamwork, with support from the Local Kitchen Business Management and Operations teams. Flexible working patterns are available within service needs.