Salary £13.45 per hour | Part time | 16.25 hours per week | Term Time only | Permanent, Variable hours | Brockholes Wood Primary School | Preston
Catering Assistant – Brockholes Wood Primary School
Good school meals depend on a reliable team. As a Catering Assistant at Brockholes Wood Primary School, you will help prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals and ensure pupils have a safe and positive lunchtime experience.
Lancashire County Council’s School Catering Service provides more than 60,000 meals each day across over 500 schools. You will play an important part in helping this service run smoothly.
About the role:
This is a busy, active and hands-on role. You will be on your feet for much of your shift, help move dining furniture and work efficiently during the lunchtime service.
You will work closely with your colleagues, but you will also need to use your initiative and take responsibility for completing your tasks.
In return, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do has a real impact, helping children receive nutritious meals and supporting their development.
A typical shift will involve:
Setting up the dining area, including moving and arranging furniture.
Assisting with the preparation and cooking of food.
Serving meals and drinks to pupils.
Clearing the dining area and putting furniture away after service.
Cleaning equipment, kitchen areas and dining areas.
Helping the team serve meals safely and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who:
Is reliable, dependable and ready to contribute.
Works well as part of a team.
Can remain calm and work efficiently during busy periods.
Can use their own initiative when needed.
Has good customer service and communication skills.
Has previous catering and food-preparation experience, which is essential for this role.
Can cover the Unit Catering Supervisor role during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth running of the unit when required.
What we offer:
Family-friendly working hours – Monday to Friday, term time only.
A supportive team environment where everyone plays their part.
An active and practical role with no two days quite the same
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
