Location
Lea Community Primary School, Greavestown Lane, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1PD (287 on roll)
Tel: 01772 726408
School website: www.leacp.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our school catering team in the role of Catering Assistant. This is an exciting time to join the school, as catering provision will come under school management from September 2026. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued development of a high-quality, efficient and responsive catering service for children, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will work as part of a friendly team to help prepare, cook and serve meals, and to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment.
The Catering Assistant will carry out a range of duties in support of the school catering service, including:
- Preparation of ingredients
- Cooking and serving a varied range of meals in line with recipes, menus or production plans
- Using catering equipment safely and appropriately
- General cleaning and washing-up duties
- Assisting with ordering supplies
- Undertaking record-keeping and stock control tasks
- Supporting the health and safety of themselves and others
- Working within school policies and procedures
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly in line with the needs of the school and to attend meetings and training sessions as required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
The closing date is 9am 03/07/2026
The interview date is w/c 6 July 2026
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Essential Experience
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- A positive, flexible and professional approach
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Awareness of food hygiene and health and safety requirements
- A willingness to learn and undertake training
- Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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Desirable Experience
It would be an advantage if you have:
- A recognised catering qualification
- Experience of catering for large numbers
- Knowledge of allergies and specialised diets
- Understanding of basic nutritional needs
Knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment and utensils
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For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal chat, please contact Sophie Inman (School Business Manager) on 01772 726408 or
[email protected]
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 www.gov.uk/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.
