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Job details Job reference REQ20951 Date posted 15/08/2025 Application closing date 09/09/2025 Location Lakeside Primary School Salary Grade 3 12.65 per hour Contractual hours 13.75 Basis Part time Job category/type Catering Attachments
Catering Assistant CDC Job description
Based at: Lakeside Academy
Salary details: Grade 3 12.65 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time 13.75 Hours Per Week (term time+ 6 days)
Working Hours: 11.15am - 14.00
Closing date: 9th September 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?
We are looking to engage a catering assistant to join a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools. You must be able to communicate effectively and have basic food preparation skills. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting and interviews are to be confirmed.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Amanda Cawkwell Tel 07810 756458 email address
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.