Catering Assistant in East End Area
Newcastle City Council · Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Catering Assistant in East End Area at Newcastle City Council, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, paying £26,016 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £26,016 per annum
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 15 hours ago
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Chef
39% below the typical rate for chef
Reference 8e1425bb50a78feb04a142743b0a1571003059ad
About the role
*We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage Council, paying all of our employees a minimum of 13.45 per hour; leading and setting standards for good work within the city.
City Operations, Transport and Neighbourhoods
Facility Services & Civic Management
Catering Assistant role – East End Area
Catering Assistant x 1 – 10.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday – times to be confirmed
Term time only.
This is a site-specific advert for our school catering assistant roles. If you are interested in other locations advertised by Newcastle City Council, please mention this in the additional information part of the application form.
What we are looking for:
We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our School Meals team as a Catering Assistant.
For roles with higher hour commitments, we are looking for candidates with prior relevant experience. This will be discussed at interview.
About the role:
Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve washing catering equipment and undertaking general cleaning of the kitchen. Assisting the chef with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards within service deadlines. You will assist with the tidiness and presentation of the service area, serving food to the children and providing a brief description of the meals available.
This will also include cleaning the dining room, setting up dining room furniture and clearing away equipment and materials. This will involve regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
In order to complete a DBS check you will have to provide us with ID documents to allow us to process your checks. Please make sure you check the list of acceptable ID attached to this advert. You will not be able to start this role without a DBS and you cannot complete a DBS without the relevant ID so this is essential.
About us:
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.
We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.
Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.
What we offer:
INTERESTED?
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.
Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
If you would like to discuss this post please call Vicky Paterson on [phone removed].
City Operations, Transport and Neighbourhoods
Facility Services & Civic Management
Catering Assistant role – East End Area
Catering Assistant x 1 – 10.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday – times to be confirmed
Term time only.
This is a site-specific advert for our school catering assistant roles. If you are interested in other locations advertised by Newcastle City Council, please mention this in the additional information part of the application form.
What we are looking for:
We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our School Meals team as a Catering Assistant.
For roles with higher hour commitments, we are looking for candidates with prior relevant experience. This will be discussed at interview.
About the role:
Working as a team and using your own initiative, daily duties will involve washing catering equipment and undertaking general cleaning of the kitchen. Assisting the chef with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards within service deadlines. You will assist with the tidiness and presentation of the service area, serving food to the children and providing a brief description of the meals available.
This will also include cleaning the dining room, setting up dining room furniture and clearing away equipment and materials. This will involve regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
In order to complete a DBS check you will have to provide us with ID documents to allow us to process your checks. Please make sure you check the list of acceptable ID attached to this advert. You will not be able to start this role without a DBS and you cannot complete a DBS without the relevant ID so this is essential.
About us:
Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.
We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.
Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly rates of pay
- Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
- Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
- Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
- Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle2work scheme
- Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
- Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
- Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.
INTERESTED?
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.
Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
If you would like to discuss this post please call Vicky Paterson on [phone removed].
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Reference: 8e1425bb50a78feb04a142743b0a1571003059ad · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 11 Oct 2026 · Listed via Newcastle City Council
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