Catering Assistant

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Donnington Le Heath, LE67 2FW

Salary: £24,423 - £24,582 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: One role 22 hours per week, the role will be annualised hours contract.

Contract Type: Permanent – Annualised Hours

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?

Are you passionate about preparing and displaying food? Do you enjoy providing great customer service? If so, one of our Catering Assistant roles might be just the one for you!

About the Role

We are looking for two friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our successful & busy catering team at the 1620s House & Garden, near Coalville, which was recently awarded the hidden gem accolade by Visit England.

The 1620s House & Garden is open Thursday – Sunday plus Bank holidays, April - October. The tearoom is a key part of our visitor offer; it is available to hire during the year, and we also run a comprehensive events programme.

The successful candidates will support the Catering Officer in running every aspect of our welcoming and friendly tearoom as part of a small team.

As a Catering Assistant, you be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food and drinks to our internal and external customers, and at private hires and events.

You will help in setting up the tearoom for daily use and for special events by moving furniture and equipment as necessary, as well as preparing service areas.

During and after service you will ensure that all areas of work, crockery, utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored following food safety management system and health & safety requirements.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Have a basic knowledge of Food Safety/Health and Safety
• Experience of food preparation and cookery
• Be able to lift and handle kitchen equipment and move dining furniture
• Be able to communicate with staff, customers, and colleagues and to work as a member of a team
• Have a flexible approach to working, be able to work outside of normal working hours including weekends and bank holidays
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to undertake training as and when required

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Liz Esnouf ,Visitor Services Officer, Heritage Services

Telephone: 0116 305 0103

Email: Liz.Esnouf@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us