Catering Assistant

Bishop Burton College; Bishop Burton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus setting

Pension scheme

Leave entitlement

Cycle to work

Free parking

On-site catering

Job summary

Bishop Burton College is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the Hospitality team. You will help with food preparation, serve meals and drinks, and handle cash and card payments in a busy campus setting.

You’ll work 8am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional start/finish flexibility and a weekend rota (one weekend in four). You’ll be part of a small team delivering friendly, reliable catering for students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Roles in hospitality/catering environments preferred.
• Flexible and weekend rota availability is expected.
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and basic cooking.
• Serve meals, snacks and drinks to staff and visitors.
• Handle cash and card payments.
• Contribute ideas for new food and drink options and service improvements.
• Work across kitchen and front-of-house to support the team.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Cash handling

Job description

The usual hours are 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility required around start and finish times. You’ll work one weekend in every four on a rota, with days off during the following week.

Are you working in a café, restaurant, pub or catering team and looking for a role where you can get to know the people you serve? Join the Hospitality team at Bishop Burton College and help provide a friendly, reliable catering service for students, staff and visitors.

You might be preparing food in a busy kitchen, serving customers in a café or working behind a bar. You enjoy working with people, stay calm when the queue builds and are happy to lend a hand wherever it’s needed. You take pride in good customer service, pay attention to detail and understand the importance of keeping food preparation and service areas clean and safe.

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help with food preparation and basic cooking, serve meals, snacks and drinks, and handle cash and card payments. You’ll also have the chance to share ideas for new food and drink options and ways to improve the service.

At Bishop Burton College, you’ll join a small team where you can use your skills across both the kitchen and front of house. You’ll see familiar faces each day, including students who live on campus, and help make mealtimes a welcoming part of college life.

If you enjoy busy service, working as part of a team and making customers feel welcome, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are viewing this vacancy from an external job board, please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.

Bishop Burton College/Riseholme College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.

• Beautiful Rural Campus – Enjoy working in a unique countryside environment with excellent facilities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – A generous defined benefit pension with valuable employer contributions.
• Up to 40 Days' Leave – Including annual leave, bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
• Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day's paid leave to celebrate your birthday Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and support a healthier, greener commute.
• Free On-Site Parking – No parking costs or long walks to work.
• On-Site Catering Facilities – A variety of cafés and dining options available across campus.
• Optional Health Cash Plan – Helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Discounted On-Site Gym Membership – Stay active with reduced membership rates.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme – Dedicated initiatives to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Career Development Opportunities – We invest in your future with training, qualifications and progression opportunities.
• Free Will Writing Service – Helping you plan ahead with confidence.
• Generous Sick Pay & Compassionate Leave – Providing peace of mind when life doesn't go to plan.
• Enhanced Maternity & Adoption Pay – Extra support for you and your growing family.
• Free Eye Tests for DSE Users – Helping you take care of your eye health.
• 15% Discount on East Yorkshire Buses – Save on your daily commute and leisure travel.

We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive, making Bishop Burton College and Riseholme Collegea great place to build a rewarding career.

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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Closing date: Sunday 29th November

Interview date: Thursday 3rd December

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.