Catering Assistant - Green Gates Primary School

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. Working for our Catering service is uniquely rewarding, as we offer vital services to the local communities of Stockton-on-Tees. We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking individuals to join us in providing high quality, delicious and healthy meals to the schools in our borough.

Position Details

• 10 hours per week
• Monday – Friday / 11:15am -1:15pm
• Term Time Only (+ 2 additional days)
• Pro rata actual salary: £5,700

What will you be doing?

Our Catering Assistant role at Green Gates Primary School involves serving food to students and staff, and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy.

What do you need?

• Previous experience would be advantageous but is not required - just a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Good standards of hygiene
• Ability to be organised
• Ability to work in a hot kitchen environment
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check required

Interested?

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:

Melanie Ryder, Operations Manager on telephone: [contact hidden] or email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £5,700
• Generous annual leave
• Generous LGPS pension scheme
• Employee benefits including learning and development, retail discounts, employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services

Important Applicant Guidance

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Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘[contact hidden]’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s statutory employment checks.

Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles.

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.