Catering Assistant

Huish; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Richard Huish College is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join our team in Taunton. You will provide a high-quality food service to students and staff, handle till cash, and maintain logs for allergens and safety. The role is 30 hours per week, term time only, with shifts 08:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.

Flexibility for weekend cover at the Boarding house is required. A full driving licence is essential, and the successful candidate will support health and safety and food hygiene

Qualifications

• Experience of high standards within a food service environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work flexibly.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Term-time only availability and willingness to cover some weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving food and beverages.
• Operating the till and cash handling procedures.
• Providing excellent customer service to students and staff.
• Completing logs for allergens, temperature, food prep, transport, cleaning and wastage.
• Maintaining clean and tidy service areas; adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Covering some weekend shifts at Boarding house on a rota basis.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Allergen logs

Health & safety

Tools

Till system

Job description

# Catering AssistantEmployer: Richard Huish CollegeLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £16,929 PAPosted: 22nd October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581038* Share :* Print**Catering Assistant at Richard Huish College**We are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the team based at Richard Huish College to provide a high-quality service to students and staff. Experience of high standards within a food service environment in a commercial or similar environment, excellent customer service skills and an ability to work flexibly are all essential for this role. A full driving licence is required.**This role would include**• Preparing and serving food and beverages• Operating the till and adhering to cash handling procedures• Always providing excellent customer service to students and staff.• Completion of logs for allergens, temperature, food prep, food transportation, cleaning and wastage• Ensuring the service areas are clean and tidy,• Ensuring health and safety regulations and the company food hygiene procedures are always adhered to.• Covering some weekend shifts at our Boarding house on a rota basis**Role Details****• Hours of work**: 08:30 to 14:30 Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term time only 38.8 weeks per year**• Hourly Rate:** £12.71**• Actual Salary**: £16,929 PA**• Start date:** ASAP**• Closing date:** 2nd November 2026 (early application is encouraged as interviews may take place as applications are received)**• Interview date:** W/C 9th November 2026***The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.******The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.******We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.***### AttachmentsEqual Opportunities in Employment PolicyHandling of DBS Certificate Information PolicyLetter to ApplicantsLocationPrivacy NoticeRecruitment of Ex-offenders PolicySafeguarding PolicySafer Recruitment ProcedureJD Catering Assistant - College### Safeguarding Statement:Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.