- S25-459 Catering Assistant - Weekend (LC3)

Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team! 

The purpose of this role is to:

• Assist in the preparation of food, servicing of meals with agreed methods and portion control.
• Assist in stock taking including checking and receipting of deliveries, appropriate labelling and storage of stock.   
• Ensure that there are sufficient hot and cold food provisions during the service times.
• Take an active role in promoting the catering facilities including undertaking promotional events.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Kitchen Team Leader in delivering the catering function within the specific catering facility
• To undertake food preparation duties for all service offerings provided by the catering function, ensuring that food is served fresh and held at temperatures and times to meet food hygiene regulations and is ready for servicing at the allocated meal service times.
• To ensure that all food served is of a high quality, mindful of portion control, meal content and presentation
• To always serve and present meals and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner, promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere
• To undertake temperature monitoring, recording relevant information for mandatory documents
• To undertake other duties and additional responsibilities which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading as and when required                         

Please see the attached job specification for further details. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (level 2)
• Knowledge and experience of working in a busy kitchen environment 
• Knowledge of current food legislation regarding food hygiene, allergens and health and safety in the workplace   
• Experience in preparing food to meet quality, nutrition and cost   

Vetting and Medical:

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV).

Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

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Benefits:

• 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
• Sick pay provisions
• Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

If successful, applicants will be required to work the attached rota.

 Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am 

Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.

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Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.