Term-Time School Meals Catering Assistant (Part-Time)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Up to 29 days annual leave pro rata

Paid DBS and induction

Full uniform and equipment provided

Full training and career development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease and home IT

Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable‑h

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Staff discounts on travel passes andLe

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is recruiting for a School Meals Catering Assistant at Jesmond Park Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves washing equipment, cleaning the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, and serving meals to pupils with a focus on hygiene and service standards.

Applicants may be asked to show prior experience for higher-hour roles. A DBS check will be completed as part of the recruitment process. This is a site-based, part-time post during term time.

Qualifications

• Reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join the School Meals team as a Catering Assistant.
• For roles with higher hour commitments, prior relevant experience will be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Wash catering equipment and undertake general cleaning of the kitchen.
• Assist the chef with food preparation and maintain hygiene standards within service deadlines.
• Set up dining room, serve food to children and describe meals available.
• Keep dining and service areas tidy and presentable and assist with clearing away equipment and materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Food service

Hygiene standards

Job description

Newcastle City Council is recruiting for a School Meals Catering Assistant at Jesmond Park Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves washing equipment, cleaning the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, and serving meals to pupils with a focus on hygiene and service standards.

Applicants may be asked to show prior experience for higher-hour roles. A DBS check will be completed as part of the recruitment process. This is a site-based, part-time post during term time.