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Catering Assistant | Shadsworth County Junior School | Blackburn

CompanyLancashire County Council
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 5, 2026
About The Company
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.
About the Role

| Salary £13.45 Per hour | 7.5 hours per week | Permanent, Variable hours | Shadsworth County Junior School | Blackburn

 

Catering Assistant - Shadsworth County Junior School 


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 in Shadsworth County Junior School, 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
  • Cleaning of 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 would be desirable.

 

Working Hours/Days:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Term time only + 4 Days
  • 7.5 hrs per week, 1.5 hr per day, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake


This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. 

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. 

Job Description and Person Specification

Key Skills
TeamworkWorking Under PressureInitiativeCustomer CareFood PreparationCatering
Categories
Food & BeverageEducationHospitalityGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Prepare the dining area and assist in the cooking and serving of healthy meals for school children. Maintain cleanliness of all catering equipment and service areas.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
8573
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
8 hours
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