Job Description

About the Role

External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale

Facilities Management have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, conscientious, reliable and 'hands on' Catering Assistant to join our team at 'Fresh Kitchen'. You will be assist with the running of school kitchens. You as a catering assistant will be passionate about going that extra mile to deliver exceptional customer service to our pupils and staff.


Locations are various schools throughout the Borough. (Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood, Milnrow and Littleborough).


The salary is 24,790 - 25,183 pro rata per annum (12.85 per hour).

About you

Duties include preparation of food and beverages, cooking of meals in accordance with menus, general kitchen dining room duties (for example washing-up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables), cleaning and sanitising kitchen areas and assisting the kitchen supervisor as directed.


Our Catering Assistant should:

Possess good culinary skills and be passionate about producing great quality meals whilst helping to drive our brand forward. Be enthusiastic and have an innovative approach Be interested in the feeding the minds of the future and educating the next generation about food. Excellent kitchen abilities Knowledge of COSHH is desirable. Ensure you follow the rules of health and safety. Require some knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens although full training will be provided. Have excellent communication skills Be flexible and willing with a 'can do' attitude Must be a resident of Rochdale Borough. Be available to work 5 days a week.

Cover will be required term time only and over the lunch-time period. Various hours are available.


Hours approximately between 9.30 am -2 pm over 5 days a week.


Experience in a similar field is required.


Full Uniform/PPE is provided

About us

Appointment to this post is subject to full enhanced DBS and background checks.

As the post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring background check, please be advised that this check must be undertaken by Rochdale Borough Council. We are unable to accept a certificate undertaken by a third party, unless you have subscribed and maintained membership of the DBS Update Service.

Please note Health and Safety regulations must be strictly adhered to

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides examples of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification -

see attached Grade 3 job description and person specification.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

If at interview, we feel some candidates may benefit from an alternative position as Kitchen Cleaner (grade 1.) This would be discussed as an option at interview and further assisting questions may be asked to candidates.

See attached Grade 1 job description and person specification. The Grade 1 hourly rate is 12.60 (local living wage).

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.