Catering Assistant

North East Surrey College of Technology; Ewell; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted on-site gym

On-site parking

Eye care voucher

Free online qualifications

Blue Light Discount

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology seeks a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support practical classes and restaurant service at the Ewell campus. You will prepare ingredients, manage stock, and help maintain hygiene and safety standards in a busy college kitchen.

The role involves assisting with events and curriculum activities, with a 4-day pattern (Mon Tue Thu Fri) and term-time scheduling (36 weeks). This position is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional catering, hospitality or commercial kitchen environment.
• Can organise workloads effectively and work independently.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Promote high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and housekeeping.

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

Level 2 Food Safety

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Basic IT skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

• 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
  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.
  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., 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