Catering Assistant

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Career development opportunities for (

Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym memberships/discounted

Job summary

Education Training Collective is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the catering team and support daily service. You will report to the Chef Manager and be involved in serving customers, handling cash, cleaning and food preparation while following strict food safety and health regulations.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused with strong communication skills and an excellent eye for detail. Training will be provided; there is a supportive team and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused and capable of clear communication.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly approach.
• Excellent eye for detail and accuracy in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and handle cash accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and food preparation as required.
• Adhere to food safety and health and safety legislation.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Who we are?

NETA is a dynamic, employer-driven vocational training provider, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education and training to a diverse range of learners and businesses. Specialising in engineering, welding, pipefitting, electrical, gas services and an extensive portfolio of commercial training, we are passionate about helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their full potential.

At NETA, we recognise the value of continuous professional development. That’s why we actively encourage our employees to engage in training courses, development programmes online learning and other growth opportunities. Our talented and high-performing team is fully committed to supporting our learners every step of the way.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. We are united by our shared vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are seeking passionate and committed individuals who share our drive to make a real difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering assistant to join our Catering team reporting to the Chef manager. Duties include serving customers, cash handling, cleaning and food preparation. Adhering to strict food safety and health and safety legislation is also required.

The ideal candidate will be customer focused with strong communication skills and have an excellent eye for detail.

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• 24/7 Free Online GP access
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 09:30-13:30/11:00 – 14:00

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 18th August 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/.