About this role

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date

18 October 2026

Catering Assistant – Ecclesfold Resource Centre

Make a difference every day while doing what you love!

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled catering assistant to join our friendly team at Ecclesfold Resource Centre. If you love being part of a team, creating nutritious, tasty meals and want a role where your work truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What you’ll do

Assist the cook with preparing meals from a set menu, meeting individual dietary needs.
Maintain top standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety.
Manage stock control and stock rotation efficiently.

What we’re looking for

Experience in food preparation (especially for large groups is a bonus!).
Knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and dietary requirements.

(Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment)

Understanding of nutrition and hydration for older adults.
Flexibility to work across 7 days, including weekends & bank holidays.
Familiarity with the IDDSI framework is a plus – but we’ll support your growth!

Working pattern & hours

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – there is flexibility available in the working pattern.

Hours

10am – 2pm

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a role where you can make a real difference, apply today!

For informal enquiries please contact Josie Aldred or Gill Wild on 01629 531013 or email

josie.aldred@derbyshire.gov.uk or

gill.wild@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date

TBC

Catering Assistant Relief (Ecclesfold Resource Centre)

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