About this role
Salary £12.60 per hour I Fixed term until 17-Jul-2026 I Variable Hours I Part time, 10 hours per week I Term time I Christ the King Primary School, Burnley
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Lancashire County Council provide catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day and we are looking for committed individuals to join the service.
You will work as part of a team providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.
Key responsibilities:
Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away
Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages
Clean all equipment and catering areas
What we are looking for:
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
Good customer care skills
Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential.
Working Hours/Days:
Monday to Friday only
Term time only
10 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm approx.
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.
This position is part time and term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata basis
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications
Person Specification & Job Description
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
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.
What you'll do
- The Catering Assistant will prepare the dining area for service and assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages. Additionally, they will be responsible for cleaning all equipment and catering areas.
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