CATERING ASSISTANT

at  Lancashire County Council

CLOSING DATE

29/01/2025.

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Location
SS John Fisher And Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, Colne, Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT (825 on roll)
Tel: 01282 865299
School website: www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Join our friendly team and help nourish young minds!
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy school catering team. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our students receive healthy and nutritious meals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Assisting with food ordering and stock control
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met
• Providing excellent customer serviceQualifications and Experience:
• Previous experience in catering or food service preferred
• Food hygiene certification (desirable)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a teamBenefits:
• Competitive salary
• Term-time working hoursIf you are a hardworking and dedicated individual who enjoys working in a friendly and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 29/01/2025

Desirable Qualifications
Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable Experience
Customer Carer
Experience of working in the Catering industry
Food Preparation skills
Cash Handling
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 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’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application

• Preparing and serving meals to students and staff
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Assisting with food ordering and stock control
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met
• Providing excellent customer serviceQualifications and Experience:
• Previous experience in catering or food service preferred
• Food hygiene certification (desirable)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a teamBenefits:
• Competitive salary
• Term-time working hoursIf you are a hardworking and dedicated individual who enjoys working in a friendly and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 29/01/202