Catering Assistant (2025/GK103)

East Durham College; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Durham College in Peterlee, UK, is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant / Barista to join our busy college café team. You will deliver excellent customer service, prepare a range of hot and cold drinks and foods, and help keep the front-of-house and kitchen areas sparkling.

With GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) and a flexible, reliable approach, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well in a team or independently, and support daily operations with accuracy and

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education (Maths & English or equivalent).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge.
• Flexible approach to working across coffee shop and kitchen.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food and beverages to a high standard.
• Provide a warm, friendly, and professional service to all customers.
• Operate the till and handle payments accurately.
• Assist with basic kitchen duties and food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen and front-of-house areas.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor stock and keep work areas organised.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSE-level education

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistant / Barista to join our friendly catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service in a busy coffee shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food and beverages to a high standard
• Provide a warm, friendly, and professional service to all customers
• Operate the till and handle payments accurately
• Assist with basic kitchen duties and food preparation
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen and front-of-house areas
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Monitor stock and keep work areas organised

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE-level education (Maths & English or equivalent)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Basic food hygiene knowledge
• Flexible approach to working across coffee shop and kitchen
• Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a team or independently