Mobile Catering Assistant (Peripatetic)
Lancashire County CouncilAbout the role
| Salary £23,152-£23,152 Per annum | Permanent, variable hours, 16.25 hours per week | Pro Rata
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Peripatetic Driving position covering schools in Hyndburn and Burnley
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 and around Hyndburn and Burnley providing high quality, healthy, balanced meals for school children. This position is working as cover in various schools within Lancashire. Contracted to a minimum of 16.25 hours per week, pro rata
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
- Clean all equipment and catering areas
- Run units in the absence of a UCS
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 essential
- Running various kitchens in the absence of the unit manager
Working Hours/Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Term time only
- Essential car user -must have clean license and transport
- Minimum 16.25 hours per week, although hours are variable depending upon school meal uptake and service needs
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.
This position is part time and term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata basis.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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