Catering Assistant (Buxworth Primary School)

Catering Assistant – Join Our Award-Winning Team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Derbyshire Catering Service, renowned for excellence and quality.

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team?
We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated kitchen team at Buxworth Primary School.

In this role, you will support the Kitchen Supervisor across all areas of service. Tasks may include:

• Food preparation and cooking
• Portion control and allergen compliance
• Preparing the dining area for service
• Serving meals and ensuring a positive experience for our customers

Our Catering Assistants are the friendly face of our service, helping create great lunchtime memories while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and health & safety.

What we’re looking for:

• A team player with a positive attitude suited to a school environment
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Willingness to complete an NVQ Food Hygiene Certificate upon appointment

If you’re ready to make a difference and bring your enthusiasm to our award-winning team, apply today!

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.