Catering Assistant - Hybrid Role, Food Prep & Service, Preston

Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team. The purpose of this role is to support the Kitchen Team Leader in delivering the catering function within the specific catering facility by assisting in the preparation of food, servicing of meals with agreed methods and portion control, stock taking including checking and receipting of deliveries, appropriate labelling and storage of stock. You will be required to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring the cleaning schedule and daily checks are completed as and when required within the function.

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (level 2)
• Full UK manual driving licence

Vetting And Medical

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). 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. The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

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)

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Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2026 at 10am.

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