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Lincolnshire County Council are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to become part of our team working in Langton's Café within the grounds of Lincoln Castle.

We are looking for a cheerful, confident and well organised person to join our catering team. You would form part of a small team providing a warm, friendly and positive welcome to our visitors. You must be comfortable using your own initiative and be able to multitask.

You will assist in general food preparation, adhering to the highest of food and hygiene standards. Our ideal candidate will have previous catering and cash handling experience coupled with excellent customer service skills, however a great attitude and strong willingness to learn will go a very long way.

This role operates on a rota system covering 36.25 hours per week, including some evening and weekend shifts to ensure our visitors have the best experience at Langton's Café, Lincoln Castle.

Relief catering assistant vacancies are also available.

Above all else we are looking for a team player with the passion to work within a world class heritage attraction who ensure every customer has a wonderful experience and wants to visit us again.

About our offer

Discover a career that comes with incredible benefits:

• Competitive Salary that matches your skills and expertise
• Green Book Local Government Terms
• Top-Tier Pension Scheme
• Generous leave allowance — minimum 25 days leave to start (pro rata), plus bank holidays, with the chance to buy more
• Free Financial Wellbeing Advice to support your future.

Join us for a fulfilling career that offers so much more than just a job!

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact Holly Norton via email on Holly.Norton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 02/08/26

Interviews: week commencing 17/08/26.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.