Catering Assistant x 10
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.65 to £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 0000025917 |
Summary
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Access, Governance and School Services
Location: Various Schools
Grade: Level 2
Actual Salary: £12.65 - £12.85 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday during term time. You will also be required to work 3 days during school closure periods.
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
These are all temporary posts for 6 months.
Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team? We’re looking for people eager to learn, previous catering experience is a plus, but a positive attitude and the willingness to get stuck in are just as important.
If this sounds like you, give us a call for a friendly, informal chat on 01782 236464 – we’d love to hear from you!
As a catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment, where customer service skills are essential. This may include the following tasks:
Basic food preparation Setting up for lunch service which includes movement of equipment
Assist with food service washing up and cleaning activities
We provide uniform and ongoingtraining from an employer who is keen to invest in your development
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
Section: Access, Governance and School Services
Location: Various Schools
Grade: Level 2
Actual Salary: £12.65 - £12.85 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday during term time. You will also be required to work 3 days during school closure periods.
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
These are all temporary posts for 6 months.
Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team? We’re looking for people eager to learn, previous catering experience is a plus, but a positive attitude and the willingness to get stuck in are just as important.
If this sounds like you, give us a call for a friendly, informal chat on 01782 236464 – we’d love to hear from you!
As a catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment, where customer service skills are essential. This may include the following tasks:
Basic food preparation Setting up for lunch service which includes movement of equipment
Assist with food service washing up and cleaning activities
We provide uniform and ongoingtraining from an employer who is keen to invest in your development
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.