Catering Assistant - Durham Lane Primary School

Working for our Catering service is uniquely rewarding, as we offer vital services to the local communities of Stockton-on-Tees. We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking individual to join us in providing high quality, delicious and healthy meals to the schools in our borough. The Catering Assistant role we currently have on offer is: Durham Lane Primary School 10 hours per week, Term Time Only (+ 2 days) Pro rata actual salary - £5,700 What will you be doing? As a Catering Assistant in a school, you will be preparing and serving food to students / teachers and making sure kitchen and dining areas are clean and tidy. The role will be 5 shifts a week, Monday - Friday from 11am to 1pm and will be Term Time Only (+ 2 days)., 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. Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from 'DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK' to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your account. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation. 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. Visa Sponsorship: The Council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles. Council Principles: The Council's recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market. Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, 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. Supporting documents Catering Assistant - JD,PS&KR.pdf (362.85 KB) 13. SBC Values and Behaviours Statement - 2025.pdf (333.17 KB) 2. Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf (193.3 KB)

• Are you organised and hard-working?
• Do you have good communication skills and a positive attitude?
• Would you like to work in a rewarding role working locally in Stockton-on-Tees?, Previous experience would be advantageous but is not required - just a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, good standards of hygiene, the ability to be organised and able to work in a hot kitchen environment.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! As the roles available are based in a school, you will also need to undergo safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.