Catering Assistant

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is looking for a Catering Assistant to join their Refectory team on a permanent basis, offering 20 hours per week in a dynamic educational environment. The successful candidate will assist with meal preparation, ensure hygiene standards, and exhibit great customer service skills, contributing to the college's commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Access to workplace pension scheme with employer contributions

Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation.
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements.
• Suitability to work with children young people and/or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering team with preparation, cooking and service arrangements.
• Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Clean and prepare the dining area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C in Maths and English

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Catering Assistant
Salary: £11,205.12 per annum (£24,734.48 full time equivalent)
Hours: 20 per week
Working Weeks: 38 Per Year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson and Colne College
Closing Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
Interview Date:Wednesday 27 August 2025

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Catering Assistants to join our Refectory team on a permanent basis, working 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:
Assist the catering team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory/ Canteen
Assist with the serving of meals, ensuring correct portion control
Assist with general kitchen duties including cleaning and preparing the dining area
Ensure all procured food and supplies are of a quality standard
Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety

What We Are Looking For:
Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation
Excellent customer service skills
Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
Suitability to work with children young people and/or vulnerable adults

What We Offer in Return:
Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5%
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/
Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.