Catering Officer - Rise Carr College
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10,001.00 to £20,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Catering Officer Band 4, SCP 6 (Actual salary £15,828.13) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 291394 |
Summary
Job No andndash; Catering Officer
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
Benefits andamp; Grade
Catering Officer Band 4, SCP 6 em (Actual salary andpound;15,828.13) /em
andnbsp;
Contract Details
Initially a fixed term contract with the opportunity for the contract to be made permanent. Term time plus 5 staff training days, required as soon as possible.
andnbsp;
Contract Hours
25 hours per week
Monday andndash; Friday.
Term time plus 5 staff training days
andnbsp;
Disclosure
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. andnbsp;This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
andnbsp;
It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Interview Date
TBA
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in the post ofandnbsp;Catering Officer within Rise Carr College. Iandrsquo;m delighted to have the opportunity to share some information about our school, as well as some detailed information about the post.andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Overview
Riseandnbsp;Carrandnbsp;Collegeandnbsp;is a Localandnbsp;Authority maintainedandnbsp;Pupil Referral Unit and Alternative Provision which serves the eight secondary schools in Darlington.andnbsp;Home and Hospital Teaching Service, another Local Authority service, is co-located within the building and Connect is a further provision based on theandnbsp;Hummersknottandnbsp;Academy site.andnbsp;Connect is a part-time provision for children to support transition to secondary school.andnbsp;
andnbsp;
In addition to this, in September 2021 we opened Eldon House, an additionally resourced centreandnbsp;for children with Education, Health and Care Plans with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Healthandnbsp;difficulties. The centre is based in aandnbsp;stand-alone building on the same site as Rise Carr College on Eldon Street in Darlington.
andnbsp;
The Post
The successful candidate will take sole responsibility for the ordering, preparation and delivery of the school meals service at Rise Carr College.
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Primary duties will include ordering stock, hot and cold food preparation and presenting meals to a high standard all performed while adhering to relevant food hygiene legislation. An understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential to succeed in this varied yet rewarding role. Excellent food and great service play a key part in our pupilandrsquo;s day.
andnbsp;
You should have a proven track record in delivering a successful catering service, either in a school or similar setting, be able to deliver quality and healthy options and be willing to adapt the menus in line with the studentandrsquo;s needs.
andnbsp;
Closing Date: 25 February 2026 at 12 noon
andnbsp;
Please see attached job description for further details
andnbsp;
How to apply
Please complete the application form attached within this advert and email a completed form to
k.loftus@risecarrcollege.org.uk
Or post to
FAO Kerry Loftus
Rise Carr College
Eldon Street
Darlington
DL3 0NS
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
Benefits andamp; Grade
Catering Officer Band 4, SCP 6 em (Actual salary andpound;15,828.13) /em
andnbsp;
Contract Details
Initially a fixed term contract with the opportunity for the contract to be made permanent. Term time plus 5 staff training days, required as soon as possible.
andnbsp;
Contract Hours
25 hours per week
Monday andndash; Friday.
Term time plus 5 staff training days
andnbsp;
Disclosure
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. andnbsp;This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
andnbsp;
It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Interview Date
TBA
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in the post ofandnbsp;Catering Officer within Rise Carr College. Iandrsquo;m delighted to have the opportunity to share some information about our school, as well as some detailed information about the post.andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Overview
Riseandnbsp;Carrandnbsp;Collegeandnbsp;is a Localandnbsp;Authority maintainedandnbsp;Pupil Referral Unit and Alternative Provision which serves the eight secondary schools in Darlington.andnbsp;Home and Hospital Teaching Service, another Local Authority service, is co-located within the building and Connect is a further provision based on theandnbsp;Hummersknottandnbsp;Academy site.andnbsp;Connect is a part-time provision for children to support transition to secondary school.andnbsp;
andnbsp;
In addition to this, in September 2021 we opened Eldon House, an additionally resourced centreandnbsp;for children with Education, Health and Care Plans with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Healthandnbsp;difficulties. The centre is based in aandnbsp;stand-alone building on the same site as Rise Carr College on Eldon Street in Darlington.
andnbsp;
The Post
The successful candidate will take sole responsibility for the ordering, preparation and delivery of the school meals service at Rise Carr College.
andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Primary duties will include ordering stock, hot and cold food preparation and presenting meals to a high standard all performed while adhering to relevant food hygiene legislation. An understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential to succeed in this varied yet rewarding role. Excellent food and great service play a key part in our pupilandrsquo;s day.
andnbsp;
You should have a proven track record in delivering a successful catering service, either in a school or similar setting, be able to deliver quality and healthy options and be willing to adapt the menus in line with the studentandrsquo;s needs.
andnbsp;
Closing Date: 25 February 2026 at 12 noon
andnbsp;
Please see attached job description for further details
andnbsp;
How to apply
Please complete the application form attached within this advert and email a completed form to
k.loftus@risecarrcollege.org.uk
Or post to
FAO Kerry Loftus
Rise Carr College
Eldon Street
Darlington
DL3 0NS