Catering Assistant - Blackburn

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 staffMaintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environmentAssisting with food ordering and stock controlEnsuring food safety and hygiene standards are metProviding excellent customer serviceQualifications and Experience:Previous experience in catering or food service preferredFood hygiene certification (desirable)Strong organisational and time management skillsAbility to work well under pressure and as part of a teamBenefits:Competitive salaryTerm-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.Subject to a satisfactory attendance record.This school is an equal opportunities employer.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, an online search of shortlisted candidates will be carried out as part of our due diligence.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.Desirable QualificationsFood Hygiene CertificateEssential ExperienceGood standard of personal hygieneAble to work under pressure and use own initiativeAble to meet deadlinesAble to work as part of a teamGood customer care skillsDesirable ExperienceCustomer CareExperience of working in the Catering industryFood Preparation skillsCash HandlingEqual Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation 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 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.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.