Scope of Work
Food preparation: The Gallery offers a range of hot and cold food and beverages across the day. There is a range of breakfast and lunch items available that you will be required to prepare and serve. We also provide a range of hot and cold drinks, so you’ll help ensure that stock levels are regularly checked and replenished to keep fridges and coffee machines fully supplied and ready for service.
Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service is at the heart of this role. As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face our customers see each day, offering a warm welcome and professional service at the counter. You’ll take pride in creating a positive experience for every customer, whether you're serving food, answering questions, or handling payments. A helpful attitude, good communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering great service are essential.
Safe Working Environment: We are committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment where food safety is a top priority. A key part of this role involves strict adherence to food hygiene regulations, allergen awareness protocols, and health & safety policies. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure that every customer receives high-quality food in a safe and welcoming setting.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in food preparation, buffet service, and catering equipment operation
• Strong customer care skills and a friendly counter manner.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take part in training.
What We Offer:
• Full training provided.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop skills in catering and hospitality.
For further information on the post please contact Sophie Leadbetter: sophie.leadbetter@lancashire.gov.uk
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here
We reserve the right to close down 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.
