CATERING ASSISTANT

University Centre West Anglia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being resources

Job summary

University Centre West Anglia is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our Catering team in Kings Lynn. The role involves supporting the Catering Manager with food preparation and service, maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards, and delivering friendly customer service in a busy environment.

We offer a generous benefits package and a supportive team, with opportunities for training and career development within the college.

Qualifications

• Proven catering experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene practices.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Preparation and service of food to a high standard.
• Maintain presentation, hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
• Assist with cash handling and customer service.
• Follow food safety and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

• LOCATION: Kings Lynn
• HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• SALARY: £20,977 - £21,311 (£25,149 - £25,549 FTE)
• Job Type: Permanent / Term Time
• WEEKS: 36.2 weeks per year (term time, plus one day)

Job Description

Due to internal promotion, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Catering team in the role as Catering Assistant. This role is ideal for an experienced catering professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and delivering excellent customer service. You will support the Catering Manager with the preparation and service of food, ensuring high standards of food presentation, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. The successful candidate will provide a friendly and efficient service to customers, assist with cash handling, follow food safety and health and safety procedures, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the catering service. Proven catering experience is essential, along with a strong understanding of food hygiene practices, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Catering team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

Benefits

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Paul Walsh on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Thursday 29 October 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Friday 6 November 2026.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

Previous applicants need not apply.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please

Downloads

• CateringAssistantJD.pdf