Catering Assistant

Update tecnologia LTDA; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading catering department at the Institute of Technology in Stafford as a part-time Catering Assistant. You will be responsible for preparing food, serving students and staff, and maintaining a clean environment. This role requires enthusiasm, teamwork, and previous experience in catering or customer service. The college offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Bank holidays and Christmas closure

Subsidised Gym Membership

Health-related benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or customer service environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in cooking basic food items.
• Display and serve food, handle cash, and operate the till.
• Maintain cleanliness of all catering areas.

Skills

Catering

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Part-time position: 20 hours a week (term-time - 38 weeks)

Salary: £23,492 pro rata (actual salary - £10,671)

Location: Stafford - Institute of Technology

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding catering department at the Institute of Technology in Stafford. Responsibilities include working in the College's food hall service, enabling the sale of food to students and staff, taking payments, using a till, and keeping areas clean.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in catering or customer service environment
• Energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent qualification

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in cooking basic food items
• Display and serve food, handle cash, and operate the till
• Maintain cleanliness of all catering areas

Skills and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent
• Experience in catering or customer service
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated to deliver excellent food and customer service

Benefits

The college offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised health scheme

Application Process

To apply for the Catering Assistant role, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form. If applying via a jobs board, you'll receive an email with a link to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website.

The closing date for applications is 1^st June 2025.

Additional Information

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.