Catering Assistant

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Annual leave

Sick pay

Health benefits

On-site parking

Job summary

Accrington & Rossendale College is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join the Refectory team. You will help with preparation, cooking and service of meals, creating a welcoming environment and ensuring friendly, efficient service for customers.

The role is based on-site at the Accrington campus with potential travel across sites. Applicants should have GCSEs including Maths/English, basic food hygiene and COSHH knowledge, plus strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a busy catering operation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• COSHH and food hygiene understanding.
• Suitability to work with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and service in the Refectory/Canteen.
• Assist with serving meals and portion control.
• Support general kitchen duties and dining area cleanliness.
• Ensure procured food and supplies meet quality standards.
• Follow Health & Safety and COSHH procedures for safety.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Customer service

COSHH knowledge

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Catering Assistant
Salary: £14,579.96 (£25,747.35 full time equivalent)
Hours: 25 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11 October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

Are you enthusiastic, customer focused and passionate about great food service? We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our Refectory team on a part-time, permanent basis. As a member of our Catering team, you will support with the preparation, cooking and service of meals within our busy Refectory. You will help create a welcoming environment, ensuring every customer enjoys a friendly and efficient service.

The role will be based at our Accrington & Rossendale College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen
• Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control
• Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area
• Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard
• Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
• Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.