Back to searchCatering Assistant - Blackburn
Aspire People
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Colne, Lancashire BB8, England
£12 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our school catering team, helping to provide healthy meals to students and staff.
- Candidates should have previous experience in catering or food service, with a food hygiene certification being desirable.
- The position offers a competitive salary and requires the ability to work well under pressure as part of a team.
- Successful candidates will undergo enhanced DBS checks and must complete an application form, as CVs are not accepted.
- This role is term-time only, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, promoting equal opportunities.
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 service
Qualifications 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 team
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Term-time working hours
If 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 Qualifications
Food Hygiene Certificate
Essential Experience
Good standard of personal hygiene
Able to work under pressure and use own initiative
Able to meet deadlines
Able to work as part of a team
Good customer care skills
Desirable Experience
Customer Care
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 (url removed) 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.
