Catering Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym access

Starbucks on-site

Blue Light Discount

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Eye care voucher

Job summary

Nescot is seeking a part-time role for a practical catering environment, term-time only (36 weeks per year). The post requires experience in professional catering or kitchen settings, a Level 2 Food Safety qualification, and the ability to work with teaching staff during practical sessions and restaurant service.

The role involves managing deliveries and stock, maintaining kitchen and restaurant facilities, and supporting learners in developing professional behaviours.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or kitchen environments.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to organise workloads and work independently.
• Attention to detail and high standards.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Confident with basic IT and digital records.

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 and safety.
• Support learners in developing professional behaviours and industry expectations.
• Assist with events, open evenings and curriculum activities.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Independent worker

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

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 Ofstedfollowing 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 8thOctober 2026

we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close earlier than advertised if a successful candidate is appointed

Interview date 15thOctober 2026