Catering Assistant

Calderdale College; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Calderdale is looking for a Catering Assistant to provide a friendly and efficient catering service to its customers. The ideal candidate will excel in teamwork and demonstrate experience in kitchen duties and cash handling. This permanent position offers a good benefits package, including a final salary pension scheme. Applicants should be prepared for an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail style outlet in a catering establishment.
• Preparation and serving of food and non-food items.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, friendly service to all customers.
• Support the provision of catering services within the college.
• Clean areas operated by the Catering Department.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Kitchen duties

Cash handling

Job description

Job Title: Catering Assistant

Faculty Unit: Catering Department, Estates and Facilities

Hours Per week: 20 hours per week

Contract Term: Permanent/Term Time Only – 38 weeks per year

Salary: National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage dependent on age

Application deadline: 30th March 2025

Date of interviews: To be confirmed

Calderdale College is looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to support the provision of Catering Services. The role will be providing a professional, friendly and efficient service to all customers at the College. Providing a customer focused service within the refectory and shop. The role also will involve cleaning of areas operated by the Catering Department, maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer service.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic, committed and flexible attitude towards customers and other team members, recognising the importance and benefits of effective team working, whilst also being able to work independently.

Experience of working within a retail style outlet in a catering establishment, as well as preparation and serving of food and non-food items. Experience of general kitchen duties and till operation and cash handling are essential.

This is a permanent position which offers an excellent benefits package including a final salary pension scheme.

As an equal opportunity employer we will ensure that you will be offered an interview should you declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If the post falls under the definition of regulated activity it will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply please visit the Calderdale College jobs site.

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