Catering Assistant

Education Partnership North East; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement and leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teacher)

Lifestyle benefits platform

Dental and eye care

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Gym access

Job summary

Education Partnership North East invites applications for a catering assistant to work predominantly 10am-2.00pm at the Campus Café on the new Wansbeck campus. The role requires prior catering/cafe experience in the education sector; cash handling is an advantage and you should be flexible with hours.

Join a modern, state-of-the-art kitchen and contribute to high-quality service for students and staff while developing in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Food safety L2 qualification.
• Experience in catering/café within the education sector.
• Cash handling experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• To work as catering assistant preparing and serving a range of hot and cold food to staff and students.
• Assist with the preparation of orders, receipt of orders and safe storage after delivery.
• Assist with Buffets for internal hospitalities.
• Comply with health and safety and hygiene procedures and regulations relevant to their working areas.
• Day to day maintenance tasks such as Table clearance, emptying litter bins, sweeping floors, dishwashing, general cleaning

Skills

Food safety

Work independently

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 15 September 2026

Reference: 0634-26

About the College

Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.

Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.

The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region

Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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The successful candidate will support the catering team to deliver a high quality of service to students and staff in our state of the art new build campus on the Wansbeck Business Park. We are looking for staff that are flexible, have a cheerful and friendly disposition, be of smart appearance. Candidates should be willing to work flexibly and undertake any training as required and to uphold British Values, the college values and responsibilities with regard to equality and diversity.

About the Role

EPNE and are looking to appoint an enthusiastic catering assistant to work predominantly 10am-2.00pm at the Campus Café (Monday -Friday). We are looking for staff that are flexible, have previous experience of working in a catering / Café environment within the education sector and cash handling experience would be an advantage.

• A new catering outlet in our new Wansbeck campus
• A great opportunity to join our progressive catering department in new Wansbeck Campus
• Continues CPD and E-learning opportunities
• Working in a new state of art kitchen

Role Responsibilities

• To work as catering assistant preparing and serving a range of hot and cold food to staff and students
• Assist with the preparation of orders, receipt of orders and safe storage after delivery.
• Assist with Buffets for internal hospitalities.
• Comply with health and safety and hygiene procedures and regulations relevant to their working areas.
• Day to day maintenance tasks such as Table clearance, emptying litter bins, sweeping floors, dishwashing, general cleaning

Qualifications

• Food safety L2
• Ability to work without direct supervision

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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