Catering Assistant

Cirencester College; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site car parking

On-site fitness suite

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Cirencester College's Refectory kitchen team is seeking a flexible, team-oriented assistant to help prepare meals and snacks for students and staff. You will also assist with cleaning and general kitchen duties, with training provided to achieve Level 2 food hygiene.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3pm, with some overtime and occasional weekends when needed. The role offers benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, sick pay, and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• The post holder must have or be prepared to work towards a Level 2 hygiene certificate.
• Flexible team-player with a willingness to work varied hours and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and snacks for students and staff.
• Assist with cleaning and general kitchen duties.
• Support kitchen operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Participate in training to achieve Level 2 hygiene certification.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

We are looking for a flexible team-player to join our Refectory kitchen team. The role will include preparing food and snacks for students and staff along with cleaning and general kitchen duties. Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The post holder must have or be prepared to work towards a Level 2 hygiene certificate.

The working hours are usually Monday-Thursday 7.30 to 3pm and Friday 7.30 to 3pm but a degree of flexibility is a must, as is the ability to work overtime and the occasional weekend when needed.

Closing date: 8th December 2026, noon. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Benefits include: LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory, and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.