Catering Assistant

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym access

Blue Light Discount

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

Eye care voucher

Starbucks on-site

Day nursery access

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support practical classes and restaurant service. This term-time role runs 36 weeks per year, four days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) with some evenings from 8am to 8pm to cover sessions and events.

You'll have experience in catering or hospitality, understanding food safety and health and safety rules, and a Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or commercial kitchen environments.
• Understands food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Can organise workloads effectively and work independently.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Has good communication skills and enjoys working with people.
• Confident using basic IT systems and digital record-keeping tools.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, resources and equipment for practical classes and demonstrations.
• Support teaching staff during practical lessons and restaurant service.
• Manage deliveries, stock control and store food and consumables.
• Maintain professional kitchen and restaurant facilities.
• Promote high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and housekeeping.
• Support learners in developing professional behaviours and industry expectations.
• Assist with events, open evenings and curriculum activities.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Workload management

IT systems

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Tools

Stock control software

Job description

Your work pattern will be 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) but you must be available for occasional flexibility to cover evening restaurant sessions and events between 8am-8pm. This is a term time only position working 36 weeks per year.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a professional catering, hospitality or commercial kitchen environment.
• Understands food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Can organise workloads effectively and work independently.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Has good communication skills and enjoys working with people.
• Confident using basic IT systems and digital record-keeping tools.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, resources and equipment for practical classes and demonstrations
• Support teaching staff during practical lessons and restaurant service
• Manage deliveries, stock control and store food and consumables
• Maintain professional kitchen and restaurant facilities
• Promote high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and housekeeping
• Support learners in developing professional behaviours and industry expectations
• Assist with events, open evenings and curriculum activities

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Eye care voucher

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment."

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 8th October 2026 (we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close earlier than advertised if a successful candidate is appointed) Interview date 15th October 2026