- Are you organised and hard-working?
- Do you have good communication skills and a positive attitude?
- Would you like to work in a rewarding role working locally in Stockton-on-Tees?
Then look no further!
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Catering Assistant in our Catering Services Team at St John the Baptist School.
About Us
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council 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 an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking individual to join us in providing high quality, delicious and healthy meals to the schools in our borough.
The Catering Assistant role we currently have on offer is:
St John the Baptist
10 hours per week, Term Time Only (+ 2 days)
Monday - Friday, 2 hours per day, 11.30am - 1.30pm
Pro rata actual salary - £5,700
What will you be doing?
As a Catering Assistant in a school, you will be preparing and serving food to students / teachers and making sure kitchen and dining areas are 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, the ability to be organised and able to work in a hot kitchen environment.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
As the roles available are based in a school, you will also need to undergo safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Parnell on 01642 526181 or via email on
[email protected]
We look forward to reading your application.
We are intending to interview week commencing 3 August 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your 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 therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
