Catering Assistant (Preston Park)

• 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?

Then look no further! Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team at The Spence Café within Preston Park Museum.

Our Catering service provide high quality, delicious food drinks and snacks to a number of schools in our borough as well as catering for cafés at locations including our main offices, Preston Park and Wynyard Woodland Park.

As a Catering Assistant you will be preparing and serving food, drinks and snacks to visitors. You will assist in general food preparation, adhering to the highest of food and hygiene standards.

Previous experience would be advantageous but is not required - just a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, good standards of hygiene and the ability to be organised.

This is a part time role of 17.25 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £11,560.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

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.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Melanie Ryder, Operations Manager, on or via email at .

Please note that we're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

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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.