Catering Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave policies

Hybrid working options

Christmas closure

On-site restaurant & free breakfasts

EAP

Job summary

Stoke on Trent College is seeking an experienced Catering Assistant to join our busy Hospitality team. You will deliver excellent customer service and assist with meal service in our on-site restaurant.

You should hold a Food hygiene level 2 (or be willing to obtain it) and have Level 2 in Maths or English (GCSE or equivalent) or be willing to gain these qualifications at the College. This role offers opportunities for development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Food hygiene level 2 or willingness to obtain one.
• Level 2 in Maths or English (GCSE or equivalent) or willingness to obtain these qualifications at the College.

Responsibilities

• Join the busy Hospitality team as a Catering Assistant.
• Provide excellent customer service in a college setting during meal service.
• Support the on-site restaurant operations and student dining services.

Skills

Customer service

Food hygiene Level 2

English (GCSE/Level 2)

maths (GCSE/Level 2)

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health, and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue on our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.Our success is through Our People!We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Catering Assistant to join our exceptionally busy and Hospitality team. If you have strong customer service skills, this role could be for you!You’ll hold a Food hygiene level 2 or willing to obtain one and hold Level 2 in Maths or English (GCSE or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain these qualifications at the College.If you’re an enthusiastic and positive individual, we look forward to hearing from you.

What the college offers its staff

• Enhanced Leave Policies including 32 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly Policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, Modern Facilities, buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and Free Breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym

Commitment to safeguarding

Stoke on Trent College is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, in line with relevant legislation, Department for Education guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. A criminal record will not automatically prevent employment; each case is considered individually. Successful applicants must also complete: right to work checks, satisfactory references and verification of relevant qualifications. Further information is available in the College’s DBS Checks for Staff and Volunteers Policy and Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy.