Lancashire County Council
Catering Assistant I Schools Catering I Layton Primary School
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Job Description
Salary
£13.45 per hour
Job Details
- Fixed term until 28/02/2027
- Part time, 12.5 hours per week
- Variable hours
- Term time
Location: Layton Primary School
Sponsorship
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Job Title
Catering Assistant
About the Role
Lancashire County Council provides catering services to over 500 schools across Lancashire, serving over 60,000 school meals per day. We are looking for committed individuals to join our service.
You will work as part of a team on a fixed term contract until February 2027 at Layton Primary School, providing high-quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare the dining area for service, including moving and setting up 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.
- Attention to detail is essential.
Working Hours/Days
- Monday to Friday
- Fixed term contract until February 2027
- Term time only
- 4 cleaning days per year above contracted hours
Hours: 12.50 hours per week equalling 2.5hrs per day Monday to Friday over the lunchtime period. 11.30-2pm Monday to Friday.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
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.
Benefits
Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
Important Note
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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