Catering and Retail Assistant

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Catering and Retail Assistant for a fixed term, maternity cover position. The role involves preparing food, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the welfare of children. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent and a willingness to obtain a Food Hygiene Certificate. The position offers extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and various on-site benefits.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Employee benefit platform

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards necessary qualifications.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for sale to customers.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean.
• Undertake online stock orders and check deliveries.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Experience in the Hospitality and Catering sector

Experience of cashing up

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Salary: £23,492 pro rata per annum (Actual £10,847)

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

Hours: 20hours per week, Term Time Only (36weeks)

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking a Catering and Retail Assistant to join our team; the role will predominantly be based at the Ellesmere Port Campus with the flexibility of working at our other campuses.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of food for sale to customers;
Ensuring all kitchen equipment is clean and fit for purpose;
Undertaking online stock orders and checking deliveries; and
Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English or equivalent(or willingness to work towards);
Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject are (or willingness to work towards);
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in the Hospitality and Catering sector;
Experience of cashing up; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [e-mail] by 9am on 11 August 2025.

The selection process will take place w/c 18 August 2025.

Benefits:

Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
College ‘Count Me In’ social platform
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [e-mail] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.