Derbyshire County Council
Catering Assistant (Ecclesfold Resource Centre)
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Closing date: 06 September 2026
Make a difference every day while doing what you love!
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled catering assistant to join our friendly team at Ecclesfold Resource Centre. If you love being part of a team, creating nutritious, tasty meals and want a role where your work truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What you’ll do:
- Assist the cook with preparing meals from a set menu, meeting individual dietary needs.
- Maintain top standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety.
- Manage stock control and stock rotation efficiently.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in food preparation (especially for large groups is a bonus!).
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and dietary requirements. (Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment).
- Understanding of nutrition and hydration for older adults.
- Flexibility to work across 7 days, including weekends & bank holidays.
- Familiarity with the IDDSI framework is a plus - but we’ll support your growth!
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Benefits:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
- Training and development opportunities.
- Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites.
- Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme.
- Supportive management and team.
- Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling.
- Derbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashback.
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Working Pattern & Hours:
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - there is flexibility available in the working pattern.
- Hours: 10am - 2pm.
For informal enquiries please contact Josie Aldred or Gill Wild on 01629 531013 or email josie.aldred@derbyshire.gov.uk or gill.wild@derbyshire.gov.uk.
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a role where you can make a real difference, apply today!
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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