Catering Assistant

CRAVEN COLLEGE; Skipton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton is hiring a Catering Assistant for term time only. You will provide an efficient retail and catering service to maximise sales opportunities and customer satisfaction, working on a flexible basis as part of the Catering & Retail Service team.

The role is on-site, part-time and permanent, with a pro rata salary from £16,936.89 a year. A supportive campus environment and opportunities to contribute to student experience are offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient retail and catering service to maximise sales opportunities and customer satisfaction.
• Support all areas of the Catering & Retail Service as part of a flexible team on-site.

Job description

Catering Assistant - Term Time Only

• Company: Craven College
• Salary: from £16,936.89 a year, pro rata
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Skipton, BD23 1US
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part‑time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose‑built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international‑sized arena and outdoor warm‑up area.

Job Opportunity

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Catering Assistant, to provide an efficient retail and catering service in order to maximise sales opportunities and customer service. The ideal candidate will work on a flexible basis as part of a team, supporting all areas of the Catering & Retail Service in line with the needs of the College.