Catering Assistant

onlyFE; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension

Annual leave 30 days + 8 bank holidays

Eye tests for VDU users

Free Parking

Job summary

The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant further education college offering academic, vocational and professional qualifications. We are recruiting a Catering Assistant to support our kitchen and service areas, under the Kitchen and Stores Team Leader.

The role is term-time, 35 hours per week over 38 weeks, with pro rata salary details below. The post emphasises hygiene, safety, and a welcoming environment for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or catering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth operation of kitchen and service areas.
• Ensure food items, equipment and supplies are stored, organized and prepared for use.
• Uphold hygiene standards and assist with post-lesson cleanup.

Skills

Food hygiene

Kitchen support

Cleanliness

Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

Job Description

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About The Role

Please note that this is a Term Time only role working 35.00 hours a week over 38 weeks.

The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs.

As a Catering Assistant, you will work closely with the hospitality and catering team to support the smooth operation of our kitchen and service areas. Your role is essential in helping to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient working environment for both students and staff. Reporting to the Kitchen and Stores Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that food items, equipment, and supplies are properly stored, organized, and prepared for use. You will also help to uphold hygiene standards and assist with post-lesson cleanup, contributing to a professional and welcoming environment.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Shelley Kirk, Catering Operations Manager at [e-mail].

What We Can Offer You

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £26,395 per annum (pro rata'd for hours and weeks worked due to role being term time) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our Benefits

• Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA.
• Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer:
• Employee assistance programme through Bupa
• Occupational Health through PAM
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant , we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date

Closing date: 29/09/2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.