Catering Assistant I The Gallery at White Cross Business Centre

Salary £13.45 per hour I Permanent I Part time, 16 hours per week I The Gallery, Whitecross Business Centre

We are currently seeking a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Conference and Catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the catering delivery in our inhouse Gallery Café including, breakfast, lunch and refreshment service.

The role is for 16 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours are varied and flexible across the week between 08:00 – 14:00.
Your day will consist of basic food preparation, service of food and drinks, as well as assisting in stocking shelves, serving customers, clearing, and cleaning tables, providing a great customer experience and a high-quality service. Catering experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

Scope of Work

Food preparation: The Gallery offers a range of hot and cold food and beverages across the day. There is a range of breakfast and lunch items available that you will be required to prepare and serve. We also provide a range of hot and cold drinks, so you’ll help ensure that stock levels are regularly checked and replenished to keep fridges and coffee machines fully supplied and ready for service.

Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service is at the heart of this role. As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face our customers see each day, offering a warm welcome and professional service at the counter. You’ll take pride in creating a positive experience for every customer, whether you're serving food, answering questions, or handling payments. A helpful attitude, good communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering great service are essential.

Safe Working Environment: We are committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment where food safety is a top priority. A key part of this role involves strict adherence to food hygiene regulations, allergen awareness protocols, and health & safety policies. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure that every customer receives high-quality food in a safe and welcoming setting.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in food preparation, buffet service, and catering equipment operation
Strong customer care skills and a friendly counter manner.
Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards.
A team player who can also work independently.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Willingness to learn and take part in training.

What We Offer:

Full training provided.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunity to develop skills in catering and hospitality.

For further information on the post please contact Sophie Leadbetter on 01772 530854 or email sophie.leadbetter@lancashire.gov.uk.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on 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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