Catering Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free gym facilities

Free parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent on-site catering

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at Grimsby. You will support lunch-time service, food prep, serving, and maintain high hygiene standards.

Experience in catering is preferred; a Level 2 Food Safety qualification is required or you must be willing to undertake it. The role is 10 hours per week during term time, with occasional evening work as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience preferred, ideally in an educational setting.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification required or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of catering service including food preparation and serving.
• Simple cooking, setting up and clearing dining areas, washing up.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene; stock control.
• Assist with cash handling and provide friendly customer service.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Cash handling

Food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Catering Assistant (2 positions)

10 hours per week | Term Time Only

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team? We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy Catering Team and help us provide an excellent service to students, staff and visitors.

The role involves supporting all aspects of the catering service, including food preparation and serving, simple cooking, setting up and clearing dining areas, washing up, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, stock control and assisting with cash handling. You will also provide friendly and professional customer service to students and staff.

We are looking for someone with previous catering experience, ideally within an educational setting, who is organised, dependable and able to work well as part of a team. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is required, or you must be willing to undertake this qualification.

The position is 10 hours per week, providing lunchtime cover, term time only (12.15pm to 2.15pm - Monday to Friday).

The role requires a flexible approach to support the catering service, including occasional planned evening work where required.

What we offer

Local Government Pension Scheme | Free gym facilities | Free parking | Cycle to Work Scheme | Excellent on-site catering

Salary:

SFCA Support Staff Pay Scale - Point 3 (£24,759 full-time equivalent)

Actual Salary = £5,552 per annum (10/37*190/229 = 0.2242*£24,759 FTE)

Closing date:

12pm on 23rd September 2026

Interviews:

to be arranged