Lancashire County Council
Catering Assistant | Brockholes Wood Primary School | Preston
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Job Description
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Position: Part time
Hours: 16.25 hours per week
Schedule: Term Time only
Type: Permanent, Variable hours
Location: 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.
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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.
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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.
- A rewarding role supporting the health and wellbeing of local children.
- Lancashire County Council also offers a range of benefits, found on our website here.
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.
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