Mobile Catering Assistant Peripatetics Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and South Preston

Mobile Catering Assistant, Peripatetic - Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and South Preston (Fixed term until 24th July 2026)

Salary £12.60 per hour Part time 20 hours per week Term Time only Fixed-term until 24th July 2026, Variable hours Mobile Catering Assistant, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and South Preston

Looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and a great work-life balance? As a Catering Assistant working across schools in the West Lancashire area, you'll enjoy term-time only hours, with no evening, weekend, or school holiday shifts - perfect for fitting around your lifestyle.

This is a temporary, part-time position, covering sickness, with a guaranteed 16.25 hours per week, and you'll be providing essential cover across multiple school sites. Because of the travel involved, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

In this role, you will:

• Support various school kitchens by preparing, cooking, and serving healthy, balanced meals
• Help set up and clear down the dining area, including moving and arranging furniture
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all catering areas and equipment

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are a team player with a positive attitude
• Have great customer service skills
• Can adapt quickly to different environments
• Have experience in catering or food preparation (preferred but not essential)
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday - 4 hours per day
• 20 hours per week - term time only
• Travel across the West Lancashire area required (mileage allowance may apply)
• Fixed term until 24th July 2026

If you're flexible, reliable, and enjoy working in a school environment, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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