Overview
Contract - Casual
Hours - Casual
Salary - NJC Grade A SCP 2 £12.65 per hour
Closing Date - 24th October 2025 at 23:59
Role - Casual General Catering Assistant
Do you have a passion for food in an education catering environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Blackpool's leading provider of School Meals. The team is passionate about food, nutrition and providing a high-quality catering service to our local community. We employ over 150 dedicated local staff, and we are looking to recruit a Casual Catering Assistant at Gateway Primary School.
This is a great chance to meet new people and work in a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team environment. If you have the enthusiasm, experience and commitment to providing an excellent catering service, this role is for you.
If you require more information on this role please contact Paul McAleese on 07856 494966.
View the Job Description
View the benefits of working for Blackpool Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at the GOV.UK site.
Responsibilities
* Support delivery of high-quality school meals and catering services
* Assist with meal service, preparation and portioning
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas
* Provide friendly, responsive service to students and staff
* Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
Qualifications & Requirements
* Enthusiasm for food and education catering
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
* Reliable, flexible and customer-focused
* Safeguarding and recruitment checks as specified (DBS where applicable, medical clearance, qualification evidence, and right to work)
Additional Information
* Job type: Casual
* Location: Gateway Primary School, Blackpool
* Application deadline: 24 October 2025
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