Catering and Retail Assistant (EL73)

TN United Kingdom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Crewe is seeking a Catering and Retail Assistant to ensure excellent customer service and food preparation. This role involves maintaining a clean kitchen environment and meeting the nutritional needs of students. With access to world-class facilities, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Financial support for teacher qualifications

Professional development opportunities

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Free onsite parking

College social platforms

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English 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 Hospitality and Catering sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for sale to customers.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean and fit for purpose.
• Assist with online stock orders and delivery checks.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English

Level 2 qualification in relevant subject

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Client:

Cheshire College - South & West

Location:

Crewe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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; 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 by 9am on 26 June 2025.

The selection process will take place on 7 July 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 in learning more about this, 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 making an application, then 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 exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

• A multi-purpose sports hall;
• Climbing wall;
• Fitness gym;
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
• New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).

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.