Catering Assistant (Preston Park)
20 hours per week | Actual salary £13,845 per annum
Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working with people and being part of a busy team that helps create a great visitor experience? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming team at The Park Café, located within the beautiful surroundings of Preston Park Museum. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the borough's most popular visitor destinations, serving customers and helping deliver a high-quality café experience in a vibrant and rewarding environment.
About the team
Our Catering Service provides high-quality food and refreshments across a range of locations throughout the borough. You'll join a supportive team that is passionate about customer service, food quality and creating a positive experience for everyone who visits.
About the role
As a Catering Assistant, you'll be at the heart of a busy and customer-focused café environment, helping to ensure visitors receive excellent service every day.
You will:
- Prepare and serve a range of food, drinks and snacks to customers.
- Support with food preparation, cooking and presentation.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
- Clean kitchen equipment, dining areas and customer spaces.
- Assist with stock control and replenishment.
- Work as part of a friendly team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
About you
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and enjoys working with people.
You will:
- Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Be organised, dependable and willing to learn new skills.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Be committed to delivering a great experience for visitors and customers.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we're proud to be a great place to work where employees are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive difference.
We offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Employee discounts at a range of retailers.
- Access to online GP appointments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Physiotherapy services and wellbeing support.
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Mel Ryder - Operations Manager
01642 527276
Melanie.Ryder@stockton.gov.uk
We expect to hold interviews the week commencing 26 October 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
Please note that we’re 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.
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Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s 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 employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £13,845 per year