Catering and Retail Assistant (EL70)

Cheshire College - South & West; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Catering and Retail Assistant in Crewe to prepare food for customers, maintain cleanliness, and manage stock orders. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in hospitality, with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Financial support for teacher qualification

Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in the Hospitality and Catering sector.

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.

Skills

Experience in the Hospitality and Catering sector

Basic Food Hygiene

Education

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English

Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Catering and Retail Assistant (EL70), Crewe

Client: Cheshire College - South & West

Location: Crewe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 68df83a98e4b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

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;
• 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 (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 opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form by 9am on 11 June 2025.

The selection process will take place on 19 June 2025.

• 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, please email:
• 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
• 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 applying, please email where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, with access to world-class facilities due to a £160m investment. The College is implementing a £30m capital investment to ensure learners have access to the best resources.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high-quality, financially robust institution providing learners with skills, experience, and qualifications for their future careers or higher studies, encouraging confidence and contribution to the economy.

Our campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port, and Chester offer a vibrant environment with modern facilities, including sports halls, climbing walls, gyms, TV and radio studios, restaurants, salons, workshops, and a new Institute of Technology (construction started in 2024).

Cheshire College South and West is committed to equality, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will require a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence, and original qualification certificates. Online checks and references will be conducted.